Or so we thought. According to new research, consumer-grade insecticides may have “little to no value” against cockroach infestations. Like some bacteria, cockroaches have become immune to the ...

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 ...

Integrated pest management has had some successes, but pesticides are still the world's most popular way to kill pests. Something to ponder the next time you can't seem to kill a cockroach.

How can a brand manager for a product like the insecticide Raid® have an impact on this public health problem? Some data suggest a rather simple causal dynamic. In warmer climates, cockroaches are ...