Crack-and-crevice treatments were simulated in the presence and absence of German cockroach [Blattella germanica (L.)] feces to evaluate its effect on insecticide efficacy toward the German cockroach.
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.
They confirmed that the German cockroach — a species ... conquered past environments may lead to better pest control. Modern-day cockroaches are tough to keep at bay because they evolve quickly ...