Cockroaches have apparently begun to develop a cross-resistance to powerful insecticides.Scientists from Purdue exposed German cockroaches to different insecticides, and found that the cockroach ...

German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) continue to represent a substantial challenge in urban pest management due to their pervasive presence, role as allergen sources, and capacity to transmit ...

Annapolis, MD; August 14, 2024—A common variety of consumer insecticide sprays is mostly ineffective and of "little to no value" in eliminating cockroach infestations, a new study shows. Residual ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, In. (WSET) -- A study at Purdue University reveals that German cockroaches are becoming more difficult to kill. Cockroaches have become increasingly resistant toexterminators’ best ...

People buying insecticide sprays to battle cockroaches are wasting their money as the insects have grown resistant to a key ingredient, sparking a call for US regulators to toughen up product testing ...

Cockroaches are not welcome house guests, and, unfortunately, when you see one alive there are many more in hiding. After taking steps to eliminate problem areas that attract cockroaches, you may ...