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.

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The mystery of just how the notorious cockroach became one of the most widespread vermin has been solved by scientists. The origins of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica)—the one usually ...

A man shining a flashlight on cockroaches under a couch - Studio Romantic/Shutterstock No one wants to find cockroaches in their home. These pests can cause a number of problems — from spreading ...

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Megaloblatta falls under the kingdom Animalia and phylum Arthropoda. It is further placed under class Insecta and order Blattodea, which encompasses all cockroaches. Within this order, it falls under ...