In the April 2025, the team discusses new research on how bed bugs could solve crimes, ways to improve bed bug control, and the use of artificial intelligence to track cockroaches. Read more about the research discussed on the episode here.

In this month's BugBytes podcast episode, the NPMA technical team discusses new research on how bed bugs could solve crimes, ways to improve bed bug control, and the use of artificial intelligence to track cockroaches.

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.