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The Bizarre Way We’re Changing Cockroach Evolution

German cockroaches evolve quickly. Here’s how our baits have affected their sex lives.

Aired 10/03/2023

SCI NC

The Bizarre Way We’re Changing Cockroach Evolution

Special | 4m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

German cockroaches evolve quickly. Here’s how our baits have affected their sex lives.

Humans have long used sugary bait in insecticides to attract and kill German cockroaches. But these household pests are quickly catching on. Some have evolved to dislike sweet bait, a mutation that’s also playing out in their sex lives. Sci NC’s Rossie Izlar finds out what NC State scientists discovered when they studied cockroaches’ mating behavior.

Aired 10/03/2023

SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

SCI NC

The Bizarre Way We’re Changing Cockroach Evolution

Special | 4m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

Humans have long used sugary bait in insecticides to attract and kill German cockroaches. But these household pests are quickly catching on. Some have evolved to dislike sweet bait, a mutation that’s also playing out in their sex lives. Sci NC’s Rossie Izlar finds out what NC State scientists discovered when they studied cockroaches’ mating behavior.

Aired 10/03/2023

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PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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