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Researchers study how the German cockroach spread globally

The German cockroach is the most widespread cockroach species in the world. But despite its name, it can be found on every continent except Antarctica. QIAN TANG: Yet nobody knows where they come from ...
Nature

A story of resilience: How German cockroaches took hold across the world

Now a commonly detested sight in urban homes, German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) appeared in Europe in the 1760s before scuttling across the world between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ...
Forbes

There’s Nothing ‘German’ About The German Cockroach—Here’s Where The Species Originated

The German cockroach is an indoor pest that is found across the world. Science has finally solved the mystery of its origin. The cockroach, contrary to popular belief, isn’t one species. There are ...
Business Insider

Cockroaches wouldn't exist without humans. We helped them become one of the world's worst pests, according to a new study.

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