Cockroach resistance to insecticides
Nature
Cockroaches, important disease vectors, have developed resistance to the various insecticides used in their control.
Incidence
The German roach Blattella germanica first showed signs of resistance in 1951 in Texas (USA). By 1958 resistant strains were evident in Europe and the Caribbean. The oriental roach Blatta orientalis first developed resistance in Germany in 1958.
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Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
- Industry » Chemical products » Chemical products
- Invertebrates » Insects
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
E3579
DOCID
11535790
D7NID
158788
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Last update
Oct 4, 2020