Female cockroach droppings contained about 2,900 endotoxin units per milligram – more than twice the amount found in male droppings (1,400 EU/mg). On average, each female released around 5,000 ...

Sex pheromones are vital in facilitating the chemical communication that underpins insect courtship and mating behavior. Among female American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana), two key volatile sex ...

WASHINGTON – Scientists have identified the “come hither” scent that female German cockroaches use to lure males, a discovery that may help control one of the world’s most troublesome and resistant ...

Cockroaches have been around since the beginning of time, well, not really, but pretty close. There isn’t just one type of roach either. These fast bugs have over 30 species, out of a staggering 4,600 ...

Cockroaches are often referred to as pests: a destructive insect or animal that disrupts both our homes and society. Their abilities to spread disease, cause allergic reactions and just be a pretty ...