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Cockroach infestations tied to higher indoor allergens and endotoxins; pest control cuts levels
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Researchers at North Carolina State University report that heavier cockroach infestations in Raleigh apartment homes were associated with higher concentrations of cockroach allergens and bacterial endotoxins in dust and air. Units where extermination eliminated roaches saw steep declines in both, underscoring the health benefits of effective pest control.