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.

Jul 1, 2024 Flies, Cockroaches

Scuttle Fly Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae) Endoparasitoid as a Novel Biocontrol Agent Against Adult American Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana)

The article discusses how Scuttle Flies show potential for biocontrol against American Cockroaches. These endoparasitoids are still a while away from practical implementation, but pose a potential control solution for the future.

May 3, 2024 Ants, Spiders, Flies

NPMA Releases New BugBytes Podcast Episode

NPMA released a new BugBytes podcast episode with Dauphin Ewart of "The Bug Master," in Austin, Texas.

Feb 1, 2024 Flies

New BugBytes Podcast Episode Released!

Tune in for the new BugBytes podcast episode, "Ant-Detecting Robots, Malaria Transmission, and Mosquito Repellent Devices with Special Guest William Hoffman of Hoffman Exterminating."

Jan 1, 2024 Flies

BugBytes Returns - Tune In!

NPMA's BugBytes is back in the regular format! Tune In!

Jan 1, 2024 Flies

Evaluation of the Stability of Physiological and Behavioral Resistance to Imidacloprid in the House Fly

This study investigates resistance to imidacloprid, revealing that behavioral resistance persists across generations despite physiological resistance declining. Behavioral avoidance doesn’t reduce overall fitness, complicating pest management strategies as resistant flies may not consume bait even when susceptible.