Apr 22, 2020
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Ed Vargo discuss all things cockroach, from the number of species, their lifespan and reproduction, as well as the relationship between cockroaches and humans. Cockroaches don’t bite, but they can still transmit disease. Because they spend time in sewers, many microorganisms, some pathogenic, are on their legs and bodies and can be transferred to food in the kitchen. Dr. Vargo also discusses the ways in which cockroach traps and repellents do (or don’t) work and what we can do to minimize the risk of the allergens of cockroaches (especially harmful for those with asthma) in our daily lives.
Key Takeaways:
"Studies show that if you can control the cockroaches effectively, then you can eliminate the detectable levels of allergens fairly quickly, even without cleaning." — Dr. Ed Vargo
Connect with Dr. Ed Vargo:
Texas A&M University: Urban and Structural Entomology Program at Texas A&M University
Connect with Therese:
Website: www.criticallyspeaking.net
Twitter: @CritiSpeak
Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net
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