Dec 1, 2023 Spiders, Ants, Lawn Care

New Co-Hosts, New Science, Same Shenanigans

In the December 2023 return of NPMA BugBytes, the NPMA team discusses their own graduate research on tawny crazy ants, spider bacteria, and red headed flea beetles.

Spiders, Technical

Online Course: Spiders and Spider Management

The essentials of spider biology, relevant species, and methods of management that are essential to every pest management professional. Price: $20/$40

Apr 5, 2021 Spiders

Take a Quiz to see if you Fear Spiders Like Some Entomologists!

The Ig Nobel Prize awards, particularly Dr. Richard Vetter's recognition for studying arachnophobia among entomologists, reveal that even experts can fear spiders. A survey of 41 entomologists showed varying degrees of fear and negative experiences with spiders, highlighting the paradox of their phobia towards eight-legged creatures despite their expertise with six-legged insects.

Nov 1, 2015 Technical, Seasonal Pests, Spiders

Research Report: Efficacy of Several Pesticide Products on Brown Widow Spider (Araneae: Theridiidae) Egg Sacs and Their Penetration Through the Egg Sac Silk

Jan 1, 2010 Technical, Seasonal Pests, Spiders

Research Report: Cobweb Management and Low-risk Sprays as IPM Strategies to Control the Marbled Cellar Spider, Holocnemus pluchei (Araneae: Pholcidae)