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“Little to No Value” – Study Finds Insecticide Sprays Fail To Control Cockroaches


Consumer insecticide sprays provide "little to no value" against German cockroach infestations, researchers say. A study has found that most consumer insecticide sprays are ineffective against German cockroaches, with over 80% of these pests surviving exposure to common pyrethroid-based products.

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