▪ Abstract We discuss methods using stimuli to manipulate behavior of a pest for the purpose
of protecting a valued resource. The methods are divided into two categories: those that …

For nearly a half century, cockroaches have been recognized as a major cause of asthma
morbidity in the urban, inner-city environment. Several cockroach-produced allergens have …

Aggregation of the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, is regulated by fecal
aggregation agents (pheromones), including volatile carboxylic acids (VCAs). We …

This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the pests of stored foodstuffs of all types
on a worldwide basis, and as a broad reference text. It is aimed at being complementary to …

We evaluated the insecticidal and acetylcholine esterase (AChE) inhibition activity of 11
Apiaceae plant essential oils and their constituents in adult male and female Blattella …

Background Cockroaches have been described as potential vectors for various pathogens
for decades; although studies from neonatal intensive care units are scarce. This study …

Abstract The German cockroach (Blattella germanica L.) is a worldwide pest that lives
exclusively in human environments. B. germanica threatens human health by producing …

Simple Summary Some cockroaches that live within and around human environments are
considered pests of public health importance because they can carry and transfer human …

The acquisition of genome sequences from a wide range of insects and other arthropods
has revealed a broad positive correlation between the complexity of their chemical ecology …

Highlights•Chemical communication plays crucial roles in insect aggregation.•Locusts,
beetles, and cockroaches exhibit pheromone plasticity.•Multiple stimuli drive variations in …