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In this episode we cover new research on brown widow spiders, zombie ants, and how artificial intelligence could be used to control spotted lantern flies. We're joined by special guest Dauphin Ewart with The Bug Master of Austin, Texas. 
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/ 
Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

In this episode, Laura gives us a glimpse into the future with an update on cyborg cockroaches, Mike explores how arthropods survive the winter cold, and Ellie reviews new research investigating bait abandonment by ants. We're joined by special guest Jen McCauley with McCauley Pest Services out of Bryant, Arkansas! 
 
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/ 
Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

In this episode, Laura returns as the back-to-back BugBytes champion to cover a new paper on tick research, Mike talks about microwaving insecticides, and Ellie shares a review paper on the history and trajectory of Urban Entomology. We're joined by special guest King Jones, owner of CT Pest Solutions!
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/ 
Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

The nerd herd is back with another informative episode! This month Mike covers research on the impact of artificial sweeteners on German cockroaches, Ellie covers a study on histamines produced by blood-feeding insects, and Laura talks ticks! We're joined in this episode by special guest Emily Thomas Kendrick, CEO of Arrow Exterminators. 
 
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/ 
 
Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

In this episode, Mike shares new breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology used to locate invasive ants, Laura highlights research looking at how age impacts malaria transmission in mosquitoes, and Ellie reviews a recent study investigating if mosquito repellent devices impact pollinators. We're joined by special guest, William Hoffman of Hoffman Exterminators. 
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/ 

We return to our usual format where three bug nerds compete to see who can impress our guest judge with the best research summary in 5 minutes or less. We're joined by special guest Julie Tesh-Clark with Pest Management Systems.  
 
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology Blog (https://npmapestology.com/) for a deeper dive into the research we highlight on each episode!