GREENSBORO, N.C. -- No one wants roaches in their home, but now the bug might be harder to get rid of.
- A study from Purdue University found that tested German cockroaches were able to develop a resistance to insecticides
- German cockroaches are found all over the United States, and only live in human populated areas
- Roaches can carry pathogens, like salmonella, which adds to the concerns about keeping them out of homes
A study from Purdue University found that tested German cockroaches were able to develop a resistance to insecticides.
German cockroaches are found all over the United States, and only live in human populated areas.
Pest Management Systems, Inc. Service Manager Frank Thomas says he's not surprised by the study, and it shows why exterminators use different materials and methods.
"There's always a possibility of a population within that family to have a resistance to a particular material that's being used to treat those pests."
Roaches can carry pathogens, like salmonella, which adds to the concerns about keeping them out of homes.
Even though the report isn't encouraging, Thomas says he know they can keep the bugs away.
"Roaches can be killed, and I think the important thing to remember for people is to be very vigilant in regards to what's going around their home."
