The Financial Frontier of what keeps roaches away
The economic impact of cockroach infestations is significant. In the U.S. alone, cockroaches cause an estimated $6 billion in damage and pest control costs annually. This includes the costs of repairing or replacing contaminated food and materials, as well as the healthcare costs associated with cockroach-borne diseases. The economic burden of cockroaches is particularly high in low-income and underprivileged communities, where infestations are more common and the resources to address them are often limited. Therefore, effective cockroach control strategies are not only important for public health but also for economic reasons.
