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	Cockroach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cockroaches exist worldwide, with the exception of the polar regions and in elevations above 2,000 m (6,500 ft).
		Female cockroaches are sometimes seen carrying egg cases on the end of their abdomen; the egg case of the German cockroach holds about 30–40 long, thin eggs, packed like frankfurters in the case called an ootheca.
		Cockroach pictures shares pictures and facts on cockroaches and their behavior, feeding habits and life cycle.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cockroach (2126 words)

	Cockroach - MSN Encarta
		Cockroach, common name for an order of insects, the most familiar of which are characterized by their oval shape, foul odor, and their status as household pests.
		Cockroaches have earned a bad reputation not only because they feed on human food stores and garbage but because they foul their surroundings, leave behind a repugnant odor, and are extremely difficult to eradicate.
		The Madeira cockroach is Leucophaea maderae, the Brazilian cockroach is Blaberus giganteus, and the Madagascar hissing cockroach is Gromphadorina portentosa, all in the family Blaberidae.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761570415/Cockroach.html (1065 words)

	cockroach
		Cockroach allergy is common in South Africa, particularly at the coast.
		The cockroach allergens are associated with proteins found in the body of the cockroach, in it’s saliva, it’s remains and dried faecal matter.
		A diagnosis of allergy to cockroaches may be confirmed using the CAP RAST test on a small blood sample sent to a laboratory, or by using a skin prick test.
	www.allergysa.org /html/cockroach.html (474 words)

	Blattodea (cockroaches)
		Cockroaches could be confused with members of the order Orthoptera (crickets and grasshoppers) but they do not have well-developed hindlegs for jumping.
		Most cockroaches, such as the American Cockroach, lay their eggs in a brown oblong case called an ootheca and in many species these are carried around by the female for some time before being deposited on the ground.
		Predators of cockroaches are many ranging from invertebrates such as ants through to vertebrates such insectivorous frogs, reptiles, birds and mammals.
	www.museums.org.za /bio/insects/cockroaches (1057 words)

	Cockroach Information
		Female cockroaches are sometimes seen carrying egg cases on the end of their abdomen; the egg case of the German cockroach holds about 30–40 long, thin eggs, packed like frankfurters in the case called an ootheca.
		The cells of the cockroach take roughly 48 hours to complete a molting cycle, which would give time enough for radiation to affect it; but not all cockroaches would be molting at the same time.
		There are numerous parasites and predators of cockroaches, but few of them have proven to be highly effective for biological control; wasps in the family Evaniidae are perhaps the most effective insect predators, as they attack the egg cases, and wasps in the family Ampulicidae are predators on adult and nymphal cockroaches (e.g., Ampulex compressa).
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Cockroach (1928 words)

	Exosect : Solutions: Pests: Cockroach (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Cockroaches are classified as a Public Health pest and live alongside man in most areas of the world; preferring the warm, moist, food rich habitats we create in our houses, commercial premises and public buildings.
		Cockroaches are highly adaptable and extremely mobile; moving into new buildings via sewer pipes, ducts etc. They feed on most forms of organic matter, but can survive for long periods without food or water.
		Cockroaches come into contact with a whole range of micro-organisms with their tendency to inhabit toilets, sewers and drains; making them a serious health risk.
	www.exosect.com /solutions/pests/cockroach.asp (1249 words)

	Cockroach
		In certain regions of Europe the cockroach has been given local names which infer that the insect originates from a neighboring country, impling the neighbors are not as hygienic as themsevles.
		Cockroaches are gregarious insects and can quickly reproduce to form huge populations within a domestic environment.
		Even though cockroaches seldom fly they are extremely fast runners and will run along surfaces usually where two meet, such as along skirting boards, or along cupboard backs which are not completely flush with the wall.
	www.roberth.u-net.com /cockroach.htm (653 words)

	Cockroaches Management Guidelines--UC IPM
		Brownbanded cockroaches prefer starchy food (e.g., glue on stamps and envelopes), are often found in offices and other places where paper is stored, and are more common in apartments or homes that are not air conditioned.
		The keys to controlling cockroaches are sanitation and exclusion: cockroaches will continue to reinvade as long as a habitat is suitable to them (i.e., food, water, and shelter are available), so the conditions that attracted and favored the infestation must be changed.
		Cockroaches are repelled by deposits of residual insecticides such as synergized pyrethrins and emulsifiable concentrate formulations of pyrethroids such as cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, and permethrin.
	www.ipm.ucdavis.edu /PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7467.html (3717 words)

	American cockroach - Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus)
		During the day the American cockroach, which responds negatively to light, rests in harborages close to water pipes, sinks, baths, and toilets, for example, where the microclimate is suitable for survival (Bell and Adiyodi 1981).
		After molting instars of the cockroach nymphs are white and then become a uniformly reddish-brown with the posterior margins of the thoracic and abdominal segments being a darker color.
		Cockroaches are also aesthetically displeasing because they can soil items with their excrement and regurgitation.
	creatures.ifas.ufl.edu /urban/roaches/american_cockroach.htm (1254 words)

	UMCE Cockroach Fact Sheet
		Cockroaches generally have a flattened, oval appearance, long spiny legs and long antennae.
		The female cockroach deposits eggs in a reddish brown, bean-shaped capsule, which in some species is carried at the tip of her abdomen until the eggs are nearly ready to hatch.
		Although cockroaches carry disease organisms, they are not known to transmit disease to humans.
	pmo.umext.maine.edu /factsht/roach.htm (1139 words)

	American Cockroach: Identification, Biology and Control - Harvard University
		Cockroaches are insects belonging to the family Blattidae and they share a common ancestry with termites and grasshoppers.
		This species of cockroach prefers to live in a warm humid atmosphere, the same conditions preferred by man, and so it is no wonder that American cockroaches have adapted to living in buildings, ships, restaurants and greenhouses.
		Cockroaches are known mechanical vectors of bacteria and other diseases, their fecal material, hairs and cuticle are the source of allergies and asthma for many, and their odor is described as unpleasant, but their most objectionable characteristic is their tendency to appear uninvited.
	www.uos.harvard.edu /ehs/pes_american_cockroach.shtml (1108 words)

	Yucky: Roach Anatomy
		Cockroaches have "compound eyes" which allow them to see simultaneously in almost all directions around its body.
		Male cockroaches have special sense receptors that allow them to smell the odor produced by a female when she is looking for a mate.
		The skeleton of a cockroach is on the outside of its body.
	yucky.kids.discovery.com /noflash/roaches/pg000096.html (271 words)

	German cockroach - Blattella germanica (Linnaeus)
		In Florida, the German cockroach may be confused with the Asian cockroach, Blattella asahinai Mizukubo.
		German cockroaches adulterate food or food products with their feces and defensive secretions, physically transport and often harbor pathogenic organisms, may cause severe allergic responses, and in extremely heavy infestations have been reported to bite humans and feed on food residues on the faces of sleeping humans.
		Since the German cockroach is considered an aesthetic pest, the action threshold for this insect depends upon the tolerance of the people living in the infested dwelling.
	creatures.ifas.ufl.edu /urban/roaches/german.htm (841 words)

	Cockroach Elimination
		Cockroaches are replusive and objectionable to most people simply by their presence.
		Cockroaches typically become established in homes after being introduced in grocery bags, with laundry or, in some cases, wandering in from outdoors.
		The tiny particles of powder adhere to the cockroaches' body, and the material is ingested as the roach preens the powder from its legs and antennae.
	www.uky.edu /Ag/Entomology/entfacts/struct/ef614.htm (1412 words)

	American Cockroach, HYG-2096-97
		Adult American cockroaches are reddish-brown to dark brown (except for a tan or light yellow band around the shield behind the head), about 1-1/2 to 2-inches long, and have wings capable of flight.
		American cockroach females deposit their eggs in bean-shaped cases (oothecae) in sheltered areas on or near the floor, usually close to a food source.
		If a severe cockroach infestation develops or if you are in doubt as to the control measures to use, contact a reputable, licensed pest control firm who has the chemicals, training and experience to best do a thorough job.
	ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/2000/2096.html (1456 words)

	What's That Bug:Cockroaches
		The Australian Cockroach, Periplaneta australasiae, is not as invasive as the German Cockroach.
		As this is an immature Cockroach, indications are there might be siblings, however, often a solitary Roach hitches a ride home from the laundermat or grocery store and its appearance is not an indication of an infestation.
		The all-too-common household cockroach, presumably the insect of your query, is primarily active at night.
	www.whatsthatbug.com /cockroaches.html (7819 words)

	pnw0186 - Cockroaches: Identification, Biology, and Control
		Cockroaches are among the most disagreeable insects that must be dealt with by occupants of homes, apartments, or commercial establishments.
		Cockroaches typically are nocturnal insects; they only appear during the day when disturbed or when there is an excessively large infestation.
		These cockroaches are often accidentally brought into buildings with groceries (especially bagged potatoes and onions), beverage cartons and cases, used furniture and appliances, and dry cleaning.
	cru.cahe.wsu.edu /CEPublications/pnw0186/pnw0186.html (2547 words)

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		The cockroach VI ganglion is responsible for coordinating the reknowned escape reflex of the cockroach.
		The cockroach is an Arthropod and the carp is a Vertebrate.
		Cockroaches clean themselves very scrupulously, as most insects do, in order that their sensory bristles on their body walls and limbs are ready to sense any hint of water, food, a mate or an enemy.
	www.bio.umass.edu /biology/kunkel/cockroach_faq.html (16329 words)

	American Cockroach
		COLOR: American cockroaches are reddish brown and have a yellowish margin on the body region behind the head.
		These cockroaches are common in basements, crawl spaces, cracks and crevices of porches, foundations, and walkways adjacent to buildings.
		Cockroach populations in basements can be reduced by decreasing dampness and applying insecticides in cracks and crevices where there is evidence of cockroach activity (presence of egg cases, dead cockroaches, brown fecal smears).
	www.ext.vt.edu /departments/entomology/factsheets/amercock.html (464 words)

	reaktionbooks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The cockroach could not have scuttled along, almost unchanged, for two hundred and fifty million years – some two hundred and forty-nine before man evolved – unless it was doing something right.
		It would be fascinating as well as instructive to have access to the cockroach’s own record of its life on earth, to know its point of view on evolution and species domination over the millennia.
		Cockroaches have become the subjects of songs (La Cucaracha), have competed in ‘roachraces’ and have even ended up in recipes.
	www.reaktionbooks.co.uk /titles/animal-cockroach.html (252 words)

	Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		While being handled, the roaches usually hiss loudly--and harmlessly--giving rise to the name "Giant Hissing Cockroach." The roach is also known as the "Madagascar Hissing Roach," referring to the origin of the species in the tropical forests of that island.
		In nature, hissing cockroaches are found on the floor of forests in Madagascar.
		The hissing cockroach is large insect that can be easily cultured as food for insectivorous reptiles and large tarantulas.
	www.key-net.net /users/swb/pet_arthropod/hiss.htm (2662 words)

	Cockroaches - Caresheets - Publications - Amateur Entomologists' Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		There are nearly 4,000 species of cockroaches (Dictyoptera, Blattodea) in the world, of which only 25 to 30 have any pest status, some of the rest make great pets.
		As most species of cockroach are good climbers a tight fitting lid is required with a good quality fine mesh to allow for air flow.
		All known species of cockroach are omnivorous though in captivity most species do well on a mixture of dried feed/grain and fresh vegetables or fruit.
	www.projects.ex.ac.uk /bugclub/roach.html (556 words)

	American Cockroach
		The cockroaches prefer temperatures between 70°F and 85°F and will not survive 15°F. In structures, American cockroaches are common in areas where food is prepared or stored and moisture is plentiful.
		While American cockroaches are not considered to be major culprits of human respiratory problems like some other cockroach species, they have been implicated as a cause of allergic dermatitis and childhood asthma.
		Cockroaches caught in monitoring traps can let you know that there is a developing infestation in the structure.
	www.ext.vt.edu /pubs/entomology/444-288/444-288.html (1413 words)

	Insects - Cockroaches
		Cockroaches are found everywhere in the world except the polar ice caps.
		However, most cockroaches live in warm, tropical habitats where they put their scavenging skills to good use feeding on living and dead plant and animal material and have a positive impact on their environment as recyclers.
		Cockroaches belong to a suborder of insects called Blattaria which means "to shun the light".
	www.uen.org /utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=2025 (840 words)

	Rincon-Vitova Insectaries
		Cockroach parasites are available only when ordered as a program of weekly releases.
		Cockroach nymphs emerge from oothecae in 45 to 50 days (dependent on temperature).
		The egg case is tough and leathery and the female retains the case until the eggs hatch.
	www.rinconvitova.com /cockroach_program.htm (1165 words)

	Garnet Hertz - Posthuman System #1: Cockroach with Wireless Video
		The cockroaches are contained within a medium-sized terrarium placed on a plinth within the installation space, and are able to roam around the external environment during predetermined times.
		With the cockroach as the centerpiece and controller of the technology, the lines of distinction between pest, pet, friend and foe are blurred.
		Endowing cockroaches with advanced technology offers a humorous glimpse into the eyes of a hypothetical superhuman cockroach species: one that appropriates the technology of humans and combines it with the advanced survival techniques of the cockroach.
	www.conceptlab.com /cockroach (433 words)

	BBC News \| SCI/TECH \| Largest fossil cockroach found
		The cockroach, which is nine centimetres (3.5 inches) long, has visible legs, antennae and mouth parts.
		The creature is about twice the size of the average cockroach found today in North America.
		The cockroach was found at the mine by the fossil collector Gregory McComas and loaned to Mr Easterday for study.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/sci/tech/1640807.stm (348 words)

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