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Population genetic structure of the German cockroach (Blattodea: Blattellidae) in apartment buildings.
Journal of medical entomology - 1 Jul 2010
Crissman Jonathan R, Booth Warren, Santangelo Richard G, Mukha Dmitry V, Vargo Edward L, Schal Coby
Abstract excerpt
The German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.) (Blattodea: Blattellidae), is a major residential pest with the potential to vector various pathogens and produce and disseminate household allergens. Understanding population genetic structure and differentiation of this important pest is critical to efforts to eradicate infestations, yet little is known in this regard. Using highly polymorphic microsatellite...
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