Survival Of The Cockroachiest – IOTW Report

Survival Of The Cockroachiest

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A Purdue University study led by Michael Scharf, professor and O.W. Rollins/Orkin Chair in the Department of Entomology, now finds evidence that German cockroaches (Blattella germanica L.) are becoming more difficult to eliminate as they develop cross-resistance to exterminators’ best insecticides. The problem is especially prevalent in urban areas and in low-income or federally subsidized housing where resources to effectively combat the pests aren’t as available.

“This is a previously unrealized challenge in cockroaches,” said Scharf, whose findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports. “Cockroaches developing resistance to multiple classes of insecticides at once will make controlling these pests almost impossible with chemicals alone.” More

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  1. Boric acid mixed 10 to 1 with powdered sugar has done the trick in the past.
    “Speaking the truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act.” Geo. Orwell

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