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Your podcast for the latest in science, news, and information impacting the world of pest management.

  1. 2 FEB

    New Updates on Tick-Borne Diseases, Microwaving Stored Product Pests, and Mosquito Attractants with Special Guest Mike Bullert

    In this month's episode, the crew sheds new light on tick-borne disease transmission, we discuss how microwaving  pests may be the cool new pest control hack (or maybe not), and we cover new data on what skin emissions make us more or less attractive to malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. We're joined by special guest, Mike Bullert with Big Time Pest Control!  Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

    1 h y 3 min

  2. 2 ENE

    H5N1 Virus Transmission, German Cockroach Control Tools, and Bed Bugs with Faye Golden

    The team kicks off the new year covering new research on the role pests play in spreading H5N1 virus, how German cockroaches respond to commercial essential oils, and new data on thermal thresholds for the common bed bug. We're joined by special guest Faye Golden of Cook's Pest Control! Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

    52 min

  3. 01/12/2025

    2025 Year in Review Episode!

    In the final episode of 2025, the team reviews the impressive number of publications, journal articles, and science news headlines we've covered over the past year. We pick our favorite articles and end with a special game to decide who will be crowned the BugBytes champion for 2025!  Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

    1 h y 6 min

  4. 01/11/2025

    BugBytes LIVE Episode At PestWorld 2025 Orlando!

    BugBytes recorded our third LIVE episode at PestWorld 2025! In this live episode, the team covered new research on mosquito host-seeking behavior, the latest advances in termite baiting, and novel stored product pest management techniques! We're joined by a live audience as our guest judges this episode!      Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

    44 min

  5. 01/10/2025

    Mosquito Repellents and All Things Pharaoh Ants with Special Guest Bobby Jenkins

    This month we catch up with Bobby Jenkins of ABC Pest Control & Commercial Services fresh off his 5,000 mile bike ride with brother Raleigh Jenkins to raise money . Our team also reviews new research exploring fruit cocktails as potential mosquito repellents, and we cover two different papers exploring repellency and active ingredient translocation with Pharaoh ants! Visit www.BrothersBike.org to learn more about Bobby's epic 5,000 mile bike ride, what the were riding for, and how to donate to support Mission Lazarus & the Moss Pieratt Foundation.  Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

    1 h y 16 min

  6. 05/09/2025

    Kissing Bug Control, Spotted Lantern Fly Surveillance , and German Cockroach Bait Contamination with Special Guest Bert Dodson Jr.

    In this month's episode, the team covers new tools for controlling kissing bugs, using ants to detect Spotted Lantern Flys, and new insights into cockroach gel bait contamination (or lack there of). We're joined by special guest Bert Dodson Jr. of Dodson Pest Control! To learn more about the Pest Management Foundation, Foundation supported research, and scholarship opportunities, visit www.npmafoundation.org  Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

    50 min

  7. 01/08/2025

    Bed Bug Fumigation, Spider Moms, and Fire Ant Viruses with Special Guest Kathy Corradi!

    In this month's episode, the team reviews new research on bed bug fumigation options, why spider moms are awesome, and how viruses infecting fire ants may impact colony collapse disorder. We're joined by a very special guest Kathy Corradi, the Citywide Director of Rodent Mitigation for New York City. You may also know her as NYC's Rodent Czar! To learn more about New York's Rat Pack program, click HERE Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

    1 h y 10 min

  8. 01/07/2025

    Tick Checks, Classifying Mites, and Mosquito Feeding Preferences with Guest Judy Dold

    In this month's special episode, the team sits down with industry icon Judy Dold with Rose Pest Solutions to discuss the origins of the National Pest Control Association, her path to becoming NPMA President, and the history of Rose Pest Solutions. Oh yeah, we also covered some science. The team shared new research on tick checks, changes in mite taxonomy, and mosquito feeding preferences.    Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

    48 min
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    npmabugbytes
  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodios
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