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Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Are Popular, But They Also Host Potent Mold Allergens


Science & Tech  (tags: research, science, humans, environment, health, study, discovery, allergens, allergic, allergies, cockroach, insects, Madagascar, mold, species, spores )

J.
- 624 days ago - researchnews.osu.edu
In captivity,the insects thrive on dog food & fruit, reproduce plentifully & do not bite. But their hard bodies & feces are home to many mold species that could be triggering allergies in the kids and adults who handle the bugs, according to a new study.
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Mystical Moon P. (25)
Monday March 17, 2008, 8:15 pm
They are also one of the nastests looking things too..lol.
 
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