The German cockroach, Blattella germanica, is a common urban pest known for its ability to rapidly develop resistance to various insecticides. This resistance poses significant challenges for pest ...

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.

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.

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.

For German cockroaches, Ashbrook suggests checking for and cleaning any food crumbs before calling a pest control company. Some over-the-counter roach treatments include boric acid, glue traps ...