Researchers then split cockroach-infested homes into two groups: one received pest control treatment, and the other did not. They also included a control group of homes with no cockroaches. To track ...

Using genetics to identify the origin and the global path of the ubiquitous insect pest, the German cockroach, back to its wild origin could help us develop more effective pesticides to control them.

Megaloblatta belongs to a genus of exceptionally large cockroaches found across Central and South America. Known for their broad wings, impressive size, and strong survival abilities, these insects ...