Advances in German Cockroach Biology and Management

Organizer(s)

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  Changlu Wang

  Department of Entomology
  Rutgers University
  New Brunswick, New Jersey
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  Chow-Yang Lee, BCE

  Department of Entomology
  University of California-Riverside
  Riverside, California
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  Michael Rust

  Department of Entomology
  University Of California Riverside Reitred Entiomology Profe
  Riverside, California

The German cockroach is one of the most common indoor pests in the world. In this symposium, top researchers and pest management industry leader will provide a review of the advances in German cockroach research and management.

Presentations:

• Introductory remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Changlu Wang – Rutgers University
• German cockroach infestations in the world and their importance
  

  Presenting Author: Chow-Yang Lee, BCE – University of California-Riverside

  Co-Author: Changlu Wang – Rutgers University
• The gut microbiota of Blatella germanica: Recent advances in understanding structure and function
  

  Presenting Author: Jose Pietri (he/him/his) – University of South Dakota

  Co-Author: Rashaun Potts – University of South Dakota

  Co-Author: Ritesh Ray – University of South Dakota
• How the German cockroach conquered the world: a population genetics perspective
  

  Presenting Author: Edward L. Vargo – Texas A&M University

  Co-Author: Warren Booth – Virginia Tech University

  Co-Author: Coby Schal – North Carolina State University
• Monitoring German cockroaches
  

  Presenting Author: Changlu Wang – Rutgers University
• Controlling German cockroaches by chemical methods
  

  Presenting Author: Michael K. Rust – University Of California Riverside Reitred Entiomology Profe
• German cockroach management using baits
  

  Presenting Author: Arthur G. Appel – Auburn University

  Co-Author: Michael K. Rust – University Of California Riverside Reitred Entiomology Profe
• Contemporary perspectives on insecticide resistance in German cockroaches
  

  Presenting Author: Michael E. Scharf – University of Florida

  Co-Author: Ameya D. Gondhalekar – Purdue University
• German cockroach management in commercial kitchens
  

  Presenting Author: Judith B. Black, BCE – Rollins, Inc.