Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (13)
Since Oct 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Your podcast for the latest in science, news, and information impacting the world of pest management.

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Valkyries, Vermin, and Pest Research with Special Guest Suzy Rayner of Valkyrie Pest Solutions

Mar 02, 2026 59m Transcript

In this month's episode, the team breaks down recent research on best methods for tick surveillance, how invasive spotted lanternfly honeydew influences native food webs, and new evidence showing how…

New Updates on Tick-Borne Diseases, Microwaving Stored Product Pests, and Mosquito Attractants with Special Guest Mike Bullert

Feb 02, 2026 1h 2m

In this month's episode, the crew sheds new light on tick-borne disease transmission, we discuss how microwaving  pests may be the cool new pest control hack (or maybe not), and we cover new data on…

H5N1 Virus Transmission, German Cockroach Control Tools, and Bed Bugs with Faye Golden

Jan 02, 2026 51m

The team kicks off the new year covering new research on the role pests play in spreading H5N1 virus, how German cockroaches respond to commercial essential oils, and new data on thermal thresholds…

2025 Year in Review Episode!

Dec 01, 2025 1h 5m

In the final episode of 2025, the team reviews the impressive number of publications, journal articles, and science news headlines we've covered over the past year. We pick our favorite articles and…

BugBytes LIVE Episode At PestWorld 2025 Orlando!

Nov 01, 2025 43m

BugBytes recorded our third LIVE episode at PestWorld 2025! In this live episode, the team covered new research on mosquito host-seeking behavior, the latest advances in termite baiting, and novel…

Mosquito Repellents and All Things Pharaoh Ants with Special Guest Bobby Jenkins

Oct 01, 2025 1h 16m

This month we catch up with Bobby Jenkins of ABC Pest Control & Commercial Services fresh off his 5,000 mile bike ride with brother Raleigh Jenkins to raise money . Our team also reviews new…

Kissing Bug Control, Spotted Lantern Fly Surveillance , and German Cockroach Bait Contamination with Special Guest Bert Dodson Jr.

Sep 05, 2025 50m

In this month's episode, the team covers new tools for controlling kissing bugs, using ants to detect Spotted Lantern Flys, and new insights into cockroach gel bait contamination (or lack there of).…

Bed Bug Fumigation, Spider Moms, and Fire Ant Viruses with Special Guest Kathy Corradi!

Aug 01, 2025 1h 10m

In this month's episode, the team reviews new research on bed bug fumigation options, why spider moms are awesome, and how viruses infecting fire ants may impact colony collapse disorder. We're…

Tick Checks, Classifying Mites, and Mosquito Feeding Preferences with Guest Judy Dold

Jul 01, 2025 47m

In this month's special episode, the team sits down with industry icon Judy Dold with Rose Pest Solutions to discuss the origins of the National Pest Control Association, her path to becoming NPMA…

Mosquito Fungus Amongus, Novel Trapping Devices for Bed Bug Surveilance, and Bed Bug Histamines with Guests Courtney and Adam Carace of Pest-End

Jun 01, 2025 1h 13m

This month, NPMA's Technical Team presents on new research highlighting transgenic mosquito fungi, how some plants can be used to monitor for bed bugs, and the stability of bed bug excreted…

Cockroach Gel Baits, Termite Corpses, and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza with Guests Adam Brashier and Del Lawson with Modern Pest Control

May 01, 2025 58m

In this month's episode, NPMA's technical team presented new research on consumer and professional grade cockroach baits, what termite corpse management means for termiticide performance, and…

Crime Solving Bed Bugs, Resilient Roof Rats, and Ai Cockroaches with Special Guest Erin Richardson!

Apr 01, 2025 1h

In this episode, the NPMA 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. We're joined by…

Controlling House Flies, Insecticide Resistant Mosquitoes, and Tracking Red Imported Fire Ants with Special Guest Megan Moloney of NPMA

Mar 06, 2025 1h 4m

In this month's episode, Laura covers new research on housefly control, Mike talks about new research tracking changes in insecticide resistance in mosquitoes, and Ellie covers a publication focused…

Spider Heartrates, Rancid Fats, and Love Pheromones with Special Guests Noelle and Rian Goins!

Feb 01, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, we introduce a new segment called "What's the Buzz" (name still pending) where we quiz our guests on recent industry news headlines! We also cover new research on Joro spider…

Termite Baiting, Horse Fly Trapping, and Cockroach Pathogen Tracking with Special Guest Aly Sylva Mulgrew

Jan 01, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, the team discusses new research in termite baiting, ways to make a better horse fly trap, and the genetics behind why some cockroaches may be better vectors of salmonella. We're…

Mosquito Swarms, Blacklegged Tick Management, and Silver Bullets for Pest Control with Special Guest Court Parker of Bug Busters!

Dec 02, 2024 52m

In this episode, Laura covers new information on mosquito swarms and location cues used during mating, Mike discusses new research on seasonal management efforts for blacklegged ticks, and Ellie…

NPMA BugBytes LIVE at PestWorld 2024 in Denver Colorado!

Nov 01, 2024 42m

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…

Mosquitoes, German Cockroaches, and Mediterranean Flour Moths with Guest Bill Cowley!

Oct 01, 2024 53m

In this episode, we cover new research on links between tires and mosquito populations, the efficacy of consumer control products against German cockroaches, and the impacts of pheromones on flight…

Ant Amputations, Termite Death Zones, and New Cockroach Control Tools with Special Guest Sara Cromwell

Sep 01, 2024 51m

In this episode, NPMA's technical team discusses the benefits of ant amputations, we dive into the phenomena of termite death zones, and we share new research on novel active ingredients used to…

Crafty Ants, Tackling Termites, and Mosquito Control with Special Guest Jamie Ogle

Aug 01, 2024 47m

In this episode, the team shares new research on ways fire ants can avoid exposure to pesticide treatments, methods of protecting historic structures from subterranean termites, and carnivorous…

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