Which is the only food a cockroach won't eat?

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Which is the only food a cockroach won't eat?

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Last updated Jun 01 2021.

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Apparently the only food a cockroach won't eat is cucumbers. Apparently it is because of a chemical, trans-2-nonenal, present in cucumber. Ants don't like it either.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0005276076901612

Response last updated by gtho4 on Jun 01 2021.
Apr 15 2008, 1:03 PM

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Yes, cucumbers is coming up alot. I also found this site. Depending on the type of cockroach, They won't eat leaves which are green or yellow or damp, i.e. any leaves containing moisture are unsuitable.

https://www.amazingamazon.com.au/giant-burrowing-cockroach-care-housing-information

Which is the only food a cockroach won't eat?

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