Like worrisome termites, cockroaches have a job to do, breaking down organic matter in the natural world. But even one cockroach isn’t acceptable indoors. “They don’t vector, or directly transmit, ...

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Here’s how to get control of these bacteria-carrying pests. In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and shed skins, can cause allergies and asthma in some people. “There’s a ...