roach

Example Sentences

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That means pest control operators will have to use multiple strategies to remain effective at controlling roaches.

From Science Magazine

Now, more roach mutations are emerging, showing you can’t keep a good pest down.

From New York Times

“When you and I are gone, and there’s nothing else on earth, there will be roaches and rats,” Mr. Nistal said.

From New York Times

He ruled after hearing dozens of residents complain about rats, roaches and mold in their buildings.

From Seattle Times

Seriously, in the colonial era lobsters were only food for poor and incarcerated people, because they were seen as bottom-dwelling roaches rather than a delicacy.

From The Verge