German Cockroaches Spend 95% Of Their Time Hiding Indoors, And They Are The Most Successful Insect Pests Of Homes
Massachusetts is home to the American, German, Oriental and brown-banded cockroach species, all of which are among the five most commonly controlled cockroach pests of homes and buildings in the United States. American and Oriental cockroaches dwell primarily...
How To Know If The Roaches Found In Your Home Are Serious Pests Or Merely Incidental Invaders
Around 70 cockroach species have been documented within the US, but only a small number of these species are considered indoor pests. In Massachusetts, the German, American, Oriental and brown-banded cockroach species are the most commonly encountered roach pests...
How Do Cockroach Populations Adapt To Winter Conditions In Massachusetts
Cockroaches have adapted many physiological functions and bodily features that make them extremely resilient to harsh environmental conditions. Their hardiness explains why cockroach species have become a diverse insect group that has established native populations in...
Do Cockroach Pests Rely Solely On Heated Indoor Environments For Surviving The Cold Of Winter?
In temperate geographic zones, insects are known for surviving the cold of winter in two ways, one of which is known as “freeze avoidance,” while the other is known as “freeze tolerance.” Insects that survive winters by means of freeze avoidance produce compounds that...
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