Wednesday 19 May 2021

In Search for Effective Cockroach Lures, Apple and Blueberry Come Out on Top | Entomology Today

German cockroach (Blattella germanica)

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Monitoring for cockroach infestations in homes and buildings is hindered by a lack of effective and practical attractants, but researchers at Rutgers University say a mix of extracts from apple and blueberry has proven highly effective in lab and field settings and could lead to more successful cockroach integrated pest management programs.

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