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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
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| Add new Web site: Cornell University - Cornell Integrated Pest Management - Cockroaches. | Apr 17, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Cockroaches: a potential source of novel bioactive molecule(s) for the benefit of human health. | Oct 03, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - What to know about cockroaches and your health. | Jun 28, 2025 | ||
| Added a cross-reference to the Madagascar hissing cockroach. | May 16, 2025 | ||
| Added termites to the annotated classification. | Apr 24, 2025 | ||
| Added information about cockroach courtship, mating, and growth. Mentioned Attaphila species that live within ant colonies. Added an annotated classification. | Apr 23, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Victorian Government - Department of Health - Cockroaches - pest control. | Dec 09, 2024 | ||
| Removed media. | Apr 24, 2024 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised and updated. | Apr 23, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: PestWorld.org - Cockroaches 101. | Feb 27, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: UF | IFAS Entomology and Nemotology - American cockroach. | Oct 10, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: UC Statewide IPM Program - Cockroach. | May 11, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Kentucky - College of Agriculture, Food and Environment - Cockroach Elimination in Homes and Apartments. | Mar 31, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Colorado State University - College of Agricultural Sciences - Cockroaches. | Feb 18, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Minnesota Extension - Cockroach. | Sep 02, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - Kids Environment Kids Health - Cockroach Myths and Misconceptions. | May 15, 2022 | ||
| Corrected information on the origin of the American cockroach. | Jul 28, 2020 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Minnesota Extension - Cockroach. | Nov 28, 2019 | ||
| Updated the number of known cockroach species and updated species and common names for the Pennsylvania wood cockroach, brown-hooded cockroach, and brown-banded cockroach. | Sep 13, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: NC State University - General Entomology - Blattodea. | Dec 23, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Australian Museum - Cockroach. | Dec 23, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Discoverlife - Blattaria. | Dec 23, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: BioKIDS - Blattaria. | Dec 23, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Discovery Kids - Amazing Roach Facts. | Dec 23, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: A-Z Animals - Cockroach. | Apr 29, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Texas A&M University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Cockroach. | Apr 29, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Pest World for Kids - Cockroach. | Apr 29, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Health Canada - Cockroach. | Jan 28, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - How Cockroaches Work. | Jan 28, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: IndiaNetzone - Cockroach, Insect. | Jan 28, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Better Health Channel - Cockroach. | Jan 28, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Cockroach. | Jan 28, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Cockroach. | Jan 28, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Natural History Museum - Cockroach. | Jan 28, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: India Parenting - Cockroaches. | Sep 14, 2012 | ||
| Added cross-reference to insecticides. | Mar 20, 2012 | ||
| Added diagram of cockroach life cycle. | Sep 10, 2010 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - Cockroach. | May 21, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - How Cockroaches Work. | May 20, 2008 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Apr 13, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: BugGuide - Suborder Blattaria: Cockroaches. | Jun 02, 2006 | ||
| Added new Web site: BugGuide - Suborder Blattaria: Cockroaches. | Jun 02, 2006 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | May 04, 1999 |
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