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Cockroaches cut sweets — thus baits — out of their diets May 23rd 2013, 23:03 By Stephanie PappasLiveScienceIn the ongoing battle between humans and cockroaches, the insects have a leg up. A new study finds that roaches evolved their taste buds to make sweet insecticide baits taste bitter. As a result, the roaches avoid the baits and thrive, to the frustration of homeowners everywhere.Plenty of insects evolve resistance to pesticides; they gain the ability to break down poi... Media files: 6C7557708-bill-m--finkC21F09F8-E794-72D5-DB4C-6F0D412727AF.standard.jpg

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