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Roach Species and Pesticide Survival

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Roach Species and Pesticide Survival | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Can some roach species survive pesticides that kill others? Not all cockroaches react to pest control products the same way. This project compares how three species respond to three pesticides. You build a model house and place three roach species inside. Each group faces a different pesticide including sprays and bait. You observe the roaches and record which ones survive. The results show whether roaches adapt to sprays more easily than to bait.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that most of the insects will adapt to the insect sprays, but they will not survive the effects of the insect bait.

Method & Materials

You will build a model house, use three different types of roaches, and use three different types of pesticides.
You will need a model house, three different types of roaches, and three different types of pesticides.

Results

The results of this experiment showed that the roaches adapted to the insect sprays, but not to the insect bait. The most interesting observation was that the American roaches were the most resilient to the insect sprays.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it shows how different types of roaches react to different types of pesticides.

Also Consider

Variations to consider include using different types of insects and different types of pesticides.

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