You Wish You Had Mites Like This Hissing Cockroach | Deep Look

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KQED Deep Look science Madagascar hissing cockroaches mites rainforest brown-banded roaches disease allergies detritivores pet scavenger spiracle pathogen detritivores Digital Studio
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Science
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You Wish You Had Mites Like This Hissing Cockroach | Deep Look

Not all roaches are filthy. The Madagascar hissing cockroach actually makes a pretty sweet pet, thanks to the hungry mites that serve as its cleaning crew.
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