Tue, 18 Nov 2008

Roachzilla menaces Florida

Well what do I know? I thought Florida already had "roachzilla" - they just call them "palmetto bugs". And I will never forget my first encounter with one during a nighttime rest stop on Interstate 95 ... it still gives me nightmares, 35 years later.

University of Florida scientists have warned that several species of imported giant cockroach, favoured by reptile owners as an alternative to putting crickets on the menu, could escape and thrive in the state's roach-friendly climate.

(link) [The Register]

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