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Pest Pictures: Occasional Invaders and Miscellaneous
Members can access and download photos of occasional invaders and seasonal pests of various taxa
Kissing Bug Control, Spotted Lantern Fly Surveillance, and German Cockroach Bait Contamination
In the September 2025 episode, the team covers new tools for controlling kissing bugs, using ants to detect Spotted Lantern Flies, and new insights into cockroach gel bait contamination (or lack there of).
Brown Widow Spiders, Zombie Ants, and Spotted Lanternflies
In the June 2024 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team discusses new research on brown widow spiders, zombie ants, and how artificial intelligence could be used to control spotted lantern flies. Read more about the research here.
Cyborg Cockroaches, Winter Survival Strategies, and Ant Bait Abandonment
In the May 2024 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team discusses cyborg cockroaches, how arthropods survive the winter cold, and bait abandonment by ants. Read more about the research here.
What PMP's Need to Know About the 2024 Cicadas
2024 marks a significant year for periodical cicadas, with both 13-year (Brood XIX) and 17-year (Brood XIII) broods emerging across Illinois and the Midwest. While they may cause temporary annoyance, cicadas are harmless to trees and humans, providing an essential food source for predators and presenting a unique opportunity for pest control professionals to engage with customers.
Monitoring Devices, Resistance Development, and Cicadas
In the January 2025, episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covered monitoring devices in residential areas, resistance development in house flies, and cicadas.
