The Emerald Cockroach wasp (or Jewel wasp) is metallic blue-green body, with red thighs on the second and third pair of legs. The male of this species is smaller, and does not have a stinger.
Best known for their unusual reproductive behavior, the female Emerald Cockroach wasp will disable and paralyze the cockroach, and then use it's body as a live host; making it a cockroach's worst nightmare.
Mating takes about one minute, and only one mating session is necessary, for a female wasp to successfully eliminate several dozen cockroaches. This makes the Emerald Cockroach wasp, a welcome source of natural pest control services, for homeowners and gardeners.
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Athough it does not appear to be a viable solution for an indoor application, it would appear that the Emeral Cockroach wasp could provide valuable pest control services, against cockroach pests; outside of the home.
ReplyDeleteEventhough the Emerald cockroach female can eliminate "several dozen" cockroaches in one mating season, a cockroach infestation will likely require a combination of natural exterminators; to effectively eliminate the problem.
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