by John Bozarjian | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog, Roaches
German cockroaches are the most commonly encountered roach pests within homes, but the relatively large American cockroach is the second most commonly managed roach pest in the US, according to a survey of pest control professionals. Unlike the German cockroach, which...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog, Roaches
For the past several years, many researchers have been carrying out studies concerning the association between common cockroach pests and the presence of indoor allergens that contribute to the development of asthma in children. While it has long been known that...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 6, 2020 | Blog, Roaches
In Massachusetts, two abundant roach species, the German and Brown-banded cockroaches, dwell primarily within human dwellings as opposed to the natural environment. This makes these two species unique among insect pests of homes and buildings. Despite their common...
by John Bozarjian | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog, Roaches
In the northeast US, three cockroach species are well known for commonly invading homes where they establish hidden nesting sites, pose a nuisance to humans, plant egg sacs in concealed areas, and smear a variety of disease-causing microorganisms on indoor surfaces....
by John Bozarjian | Nov 18, 2019 | Blog, Roaches
University entomology departments all over the United States often receive questions from the public concerning the efficacy of “bug bombs”. A bug bomb is a do-it-yourself method of eradicating insect infestations within a home or building. The term “bug bomb” is a...
by John Bozarjian | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog, Roaches
Most cockroach species that have been documented worldwide are not considered pests, but several species in the US frequently infest homes and buildings. The most common cockroach pest species include American cockroaches, Oriental cockroaches and German cockroaches,...
