Cockroach infestations are “a big public health concern, especially in low-income housing where the treatments for German cockroaches leave a lot to be desired,” Vargo tells the Washington Post.
The most common type of cockroach that you'll find in the United States is the German cockroach. Despite its name, these cockroaches are believed to have originated from either Asia or Africa.
The German cockroach is one well-adapted bug. All our attempts to wipe it out is only making it stronger. It's evolved to avoid poison bait laced with glucose — something few living things do.
The find, at the Makimuku ruins in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, caused a stir because it constitutes the world’s oldest known example of a German cockroach (Blattella germanica) and raises the ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. DALLAS — They're six-legged, hairy home invaders that just won't die, no matter how hard you try. Cockroaches are experts at ...