A new study traces the German cockroach’s evolution throughout human history, from the Islamic empires to modern-day Europe. The German cockroach (above) likely evolved from the Asian cockroach.

Using genetics to identify the origin and the global path of the ubiquitous insect pest, the German cockroach, back to its wild origin could help us develop more effective pesticides to control them.

The mystery of just how the notorious cockroach became one of the most widespread vermin has been solved by scientists. The origins of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica)—the one usually ...

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