Jan 1, 2025 Termites, Flies, Cockroaches

Termite Tunneling, Horse Flies, and Cockroach Salmonella

In the January 2025 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covered termite tunneling, horse flies, and salmonella in cockroaches.

Oct 1, 2024 Cockroaches, Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes, German Cockroaches, and Mediterranean Flour Moths on the New BugBytes Episode

New BugBytes episode, "Mosquitoes, German Cockroaches, and Mediterranean Flour Moths with Guest Bill Cowley" is now available online.

Oct 1, 2024 Mosquitoes, Cockroaches, Stored Product Pests

Mosquitos, German Cockroaches, and Mediterranean Flour Moths

In the October 2024, episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covered links between tires and mosquito populations, the efficacy of consumer control products against German cockroaches, and the impacts of pheromones on flight behavior of the Mediterranean flour moth.

Sep 1, 2024 Cockroaches

Toxicity of Isocycloseram, an Isoxazoline Insecticide, Against Laboratory and Field-Collected German Cockroaches (Blattodea: Ectobiidae)

German cockroaches are a common and concerning pest, known for spreading diseases and triggering allergies. A new insecticide, isocycloseram, shows promise in controlling these pests by targeting their nervous system. Research indicates that it is effective and may help combat insecticide resistance. This new development is seen as a significant step in pest control.

Aug 30, 2024 Cockroaches, Ants, Termites

BugBytes Episode Dives into Ants, Termites, and Cockroach Control

New BugBytes episode, "Ant Amputations, Termite Death Zones, and New Cockroach Control Tools with Special Guest Sara Cromwell," is now available online.

Jul 1, 2024 Flies, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches

Pest Control Science on the New BugBytes Episode

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