Your NPMA Bugbytes team taped a LIVE podcast episode with attendees at PestWorld 2024 in Denver Colorado! The team covered new research on paper wasps, bed bugs, and Argentine ants. And, a new podcast trophy was unveiled! 

New BugBytes episode is now available online. The team covered new research on paper wasps, bed bugs, and Argentine ants.

Though small, bed bugs pose a significant threat to businesses, potentially harming their reputation and financial health.

Researchers from the University of Kentucky have highlighted the potential health risks associated with bed bugs due to their tropomyosin protein, similar to allergens from cockroaches and shellfish. Their study suggests that allergenic responses and cross-reactivity could occur from bed bug exposure, necessitating improved removal methods after pest treatments to mitigate health risks.

New BugBytes episode released covering gamma rays, pan allergens, and scuttle flies.

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the consumer marketing and public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is leading the industry charge in observing Bed Bug Awareness Week, taking place June 2-8, 2024.