NPMA BUGBYTES

About NPMA BUGBYTES

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

Publisher

npmabugbytes

Category

education · news · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Oct 2018

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Argentine Ants, House Mice, and Asian Tiger Mosquitoes with Special Guest Olivier Roy

   In this month's episode, the team covers new research on baiting options for Argentine ants, management solutions for house mice, and new range distribution information for the Asian tiger mosquito. We're joined by special guest, Olivier Roy of Maheu Protection Parasitaire in Quebec, Canada. Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Lyme Disease, Fire Ant Detection, and Salmonella Vectors with Special Guest Matthew Mehr

   In this month's episode, we discuss new research looking into the relationship between tick hosts and Lyme disease prevalence, new tools to detect fire ants, and the potential link between cockroaches and mice as vectors of Salmonella. We're joined this episode by our special guest, Matthew Mehr at Hawx Pest Control! Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

3. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Updated Alpha-Gal Data, Bed Bug Repellents, and Stable Fly Attraction with Guest Jay Swan

   In this month's episode, the team covers a recent CDC report on the prevalence of Alpha-gal Syndrome, the latest research investigating potential repellents for bed bugs, and new data on the visual attraction cues for stable flies. We're joined by special guest Jay Swann, owner of Appalachian Pest Control! Click HERE to learn more about NPMA's Executive Leadership Program and how to apply! Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

Who has been a guest on NPMA BUGBYTES

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Judy Dold
• Courtney Carace
• Adam Carace

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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