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Two sex pheromone receptors for sexual communication in the American cockroach
Volatile sex pheromones are vital for sexual communication between males and females. Females of the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana ,...
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Intestinal Parasites Associated with American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
American cockroach ( Periplaneta americana ) has been implicated as mechanical vector of parasites of humans and animals. Therefore, this study aimed...
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Green Chemical Synthesis of Size-Controlled Gold Nanodisk Governed by Hydrophilic Protein/Peptide-Rich Aqueous Extract from American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana
Gold nanodisks (AuNDs) were successfully synthesized by a green biochemical method in aqueous American cockroach ( Periplaneta americana ) extract...
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An evolutionary game study of cockroach control strategies in residential households
Cockroach control in Bei**g's residential households is supported by the local government previously but now it is paid by the residents themselves....
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification identifies nematode Leidynema in the hindgut of non-pest cockroach
Cockroach microbiome studies generally focus on pest cockroach species belonging to the Blattidae and Ectobiidae families. There are no reports...
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A new Eocene cockroach species from the Green River Formation of Colorado, U.S.A.
New species ? Periplaneta smithiae sp. n. is recorded from the Eocene Green River Formation. The new species possibly widens the Cenozoic range of...
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Intestinal pathogens detected in cockroach species within different food-related environment in Pudong, China
Cockroaches are considered mechanical transmitters of infectious diseases, posing a threat to human health. This study assessed the potential of...
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Scuttle fly Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae) endoparasitoid as a novel biocontrol agent against adult American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana)
The American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus, 1758) (Blattodea: Blattidae), is one of the most common pests that thrive in diverse...
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An embryonic cell line from the American cockroach Periplaneta americana L. (Blattaria: Blattidae) exhibits susceptibility to AcMNPV
Although the baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS) is widely used in the production of recombinant proteins, only a few lepidopteran insect...
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Supella dominicana, a new species of cockroach (Blattida: Ectobiidae) with developed spermatids in Dominican amber
A small, male cockroach (7 mm in length) in Dominican amber is described as Supella dominicana sp. n. (Blattida: Ectobiidae = Blattellidae). The dark...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning cockroach exposure among caregivers of children with asthma
BackgroundCockroach allergen is one of the most important asthma triggers for children. There is an extensive body of research on interventions to...
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Egfr signaling promotes juvenile hormone biosynthesis in the German cockroach
BackgroundIn insects, an interplay between the activities of distinct hormones, such as juvenile hormone (JH) and 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E), regulates...
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The first reported case of Blaptica dubia cockroach allergy
BackgroundPeriplaneta americana and Blattella germanica cockroaches are widespread, and risk of sensitization increases in urban environments where...
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dinF Elicits Nitric Oxide Signaling Induced by Periplanetasin-4 from American Cockroach in Escherichia coli
Modern antibiotics have been developed with the aim of destroying cellular function; however, the risk of antibiotic-resistance is increasing...
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Cockroach exposure and perceived stress interact to predict clinical outcomes in childhood asthma
BackgroundNonpharmacologic interventions for asthma management rely on identification and mitigation of important asthma triggers. Cockroach exposure...
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Repellency and insecticidal properties of seed oil of Jatropha curcas L. against American cockroach, Periplaneta americana L.
BackgroundThis study evaluated the effect of Jatropha curcas seed oil against adult American cockroach, Periplaneta americana , a mechanical disease...
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Reconstructing the ecology of a Cretaceous cockroach: destructive and high-resolution imaging of its micro sensory organs
Animals highly depend on their sensory organs to detect information about their surrounding environment. Among animal sensory organs, those of...
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Minimum number and types of allergens for a skin prick test panel in Thai children with allergic respiratory diseases
BackgroundPatterns of aeroallergen sensitization vary by countries. Testing with the minimum number of allergens is important to identify sensitized...
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Down-Regulation of the Ultraviolet-Sensitive Visual Pigment of the Cockroach Decreases the Masking Effect in Short-Wavelength Illumination
Light falling onto the eyes of insects carries information not only on the shape and color of surrounding objects, but also the overall illumination...
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Behavioral Responses of Periplaneta Americana L. Cockroaches to Short- and Long-Wave Light in a Wind Tunnel
The behavioral responses of the American cockroach Periplaneta americana to radiation emitted by ultraviolet and green LEDs were studied in a wind...