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Category Archives: Roaches
09-05-2018
Hide and Go Seek, Cockroach StyleWhile spiders can terrify some people, cockroaches illicit a more basic survival response in humans - like scream, shutter, conquer and destroy. However, as most Florida homeowners know, it's just not that easy to get rid of these persistent,...
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12-05-2017
Name this Native Floridian: Common Bugs of Florida and What You Need to Know About ThemOn a top ten list of reasons people love Florida, her vast variety and copious amounts of insects never makes the cut. However, in addition to her stellar tropical weather, her pristine beaches, world renowned tourist attractions and exotic plant...
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09-21-2015
How cockroaches are different than humansThere are many ways of course that cockroaches are different than humans, but mostly lets discuss bodies. For instance why do cockroaches die on their backs with their legs in the air? To know the answer to this question is simply to look at...
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08-06-2015
Cockroach Exhibit in Japan Features Man-sized TrapCockroach Exhibit in Japan Features Man-sized Trap When you think about an animal exhibit, you usually imagine it displaying something as typical as bears, elephants, seals, giraffes or lions -- the usual public favorites. But in an an act of...
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07-23-2015
Robot Design Copies Sleek Roach ShellRobot Design Copies Sleek Roach Shell In robot science, even tiny inventions can change the shape of things. A simple seek-and-find type of robot has been fitted with one small but powerful addition to overcome obstacles in its path. Clutter...
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06-05-2015
Rapidly Evolving Roaches Just Say No To SugarWithin a few years, roaches have evolved to avoid sugar. Remarkably, their adaptation is a result of sugar-laced traps. Unlike humans, they don't have to use willpower. Instead, roaches have a built-in aversion based on taste: sugary flavor...
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03-20-2015
Roach Personalities | South Florida Cockroach ControlResearchers in Belgium have discovered that cockroaches have personalities. At the Universite Libre de Bruxelles scientists tested the behavior of the American cockroach by strapping microchips on 300 roaches and placed them in an arena of...
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01-12-2015
Robotic Cockroaches to Be Used in Rescue OperationsWe know cockroaches as those tiny, annoying bugs that always gross us out. Whenever we try to get rid of one, it always scurries into those little nooks or crannies that our broom just can't reach. However, scientists intend to turn this irritating...
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11-12-2014
Health Risks Posed by CockroachesHulett Environmental Services highlights health risks posed by cockroaches Cockroaches are more than just a household nuisance; they are also significant danger in the home. Hulett Environmental Services warns that cockroaches can pose a health...
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08-25-2014
Cockroach Prevention TipsSeal cracks around the outside of the home to prevent pest entryways. Properly ventilate basements and crawl spaces to eliminate harborage points. Vacuum frequently and remove garbage from around the home on a routine basis. Do not...
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