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NPMA BUGBYTES episodes

September 07, 2021 Hear what's new with cockroach baits and food odors, itch mites, and salty mosquitoes with guest Galvin Murphy Sr
In this episode Mike babbles on about food odors, Jim discusses mysterious itch mites, and Brittany busts a myth about mosquitoes with special guest Galvin Murphy Sr. with Yankee Pest Control.
46 min
August 02, 2021 We Cover German Cockroaches, Rodents, and Ticks with Special Guest Samantha Forrest
In this episode, we cover the latest research on German cockroach food preferences, rodent baiting, and ticks with special guest Samantha Forrest of Brothers Pest Control. And, be sure to catch the end of the episode to hear some bonus outtakes from the episode!
42 min
June 22, 2021 Eastern Equine Encephalitis, German Cockroach Bait, and Genetically Modified Mosquitoes with Special Guest AJ Treleven!
In this episode we dive into new research on mosquitoes that spread eastern equine encephalitis, we find out if essential oils can make a good German cockroach bait, and we cover the science behind genetically modified mosquitoes with special guest AJ Treleven of Sprague Pest Solutions.
43 min
May 20, 2021 We Talk Food Infesting Beetles, the True Costs of Invasive Pests, and Book Lice with Special Guest Cleveland Dixon!
In this episode we cover new research on an interesting approach to controlling a food-infesting beetle, we breakdown the true costs of invasive pests around the globe, and how to stop book lice with special guest Cleveland Dixon of Holiday Termite & Pest Control.
41 min
May 07, 2021 Special Release Episode Exploring Cutting Edge Rodenticide Research with Guest Dr. Niamh Quinn
Mapping out the rodenticide exposure pathway is a critical step in the prevention of non-target exposure. Hear what exciting research is taking us one step closer to solving this mystery with Dr. Niamh Quinn, Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor for the University of California South Coast Research and Extension Center.
53 min
April 13, 2021 A Recap Of New Research On Rodenticides, SARS-CoV-2 and Biting Flies, and Bed Bug Control with Special Guest Marillian Missiti
We highlight the latest findings on rodenticides, biting flies and SARS-CoV-2, and bed bug control with special guest Marillian Missiti. For more info on the research covered in this episode, check out the NPMA PESTOLOGY blog!
39 min
April 05, 2021 Special Release Episode Uncovering the World of Counterfeit Pest Control Products with Guest Michael Weyman
Discover the world of counterfeit pest control products in this interview with Michael Weyman, Deputy Director for Clemson’s Regulatory Services.
48 min
March 11, 2021 New Research On Dung Beetles, Fruit Flies, and Termites with Special Guest Dennis Jenkins!
Special guest Dennis Jenkins of ABC Home and Commercial Services joins us this episode to cover the latest research on dung beetles, fruit fly pheromones, termite cannibalism!
45 min
February 10, 2021 New Co-hosts, New Format, and Special Guest Judge Jill-Morgan Aubert with NPMA
Three entomologists, five minutes, and one guest judge. Check out the latest episode as we introduce new co-hosts and a new format with our first guest judge Jill-Morgan Aubert, Education Coordinator for NPMA. This may be the most competitive and entertaining science-news program of 2021!
49 min
July 28, 2020 The Asian Giant Hornet: Spoiler Alert, It's Not Called A Murder Hornet!
Where did the Asian giant hornet come from, has it become established in North America, and what threat could it pose to the US? Get answers to these and many more questions in this episode featuring famed hymenopterist, Dr. Lynn Kimsey, as she dispels myths and rumors about this interesting insect.
34 min