cockroach

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Gallagher said, contrary to popular belief, cockroach infestations could be controlled - though he admitted they could be "harder to treat" than other pests.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"With the right treatment, with the right engagement, every cockroach infestation can be controlled," he said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Eleven establishments were closed from April 16 to 23, nine for rodent or cockroach infestations, one for insufficient hot water and one for unapproved remodeling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon memorably captured the drama in October 2025, warning, “When you see one cockroach, there are probably more.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Or the fact that a headless cockroach can survive for more than two weeks.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate