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250-Year-Old Mystery Solved: Scientists Unveil Surprising Man-Made Origins of the German Cockroach


An AgriLife Research study suggests that this pest has evolved thanks to human activities. Research shows that the German cockroach, originating from Asia, adapted to live in human environments over 2,100 years ago and now heavily relies on human activities to spread globally, posing challenges in

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