Rose Pest Solutions Gives Away 1,000 Madagascar Cockroaches to Midwest Schools and Children's Groups

April 16, 2012 - PRLog -- TROY, Mich. – In an effort to raise interest among school children in science while promoting entomology, professionals from Troy, Michigan-based Rose Pest Solutions are giving away more than 1,000 Madagascar hissing cockroaches to elementary schools and children’s organizations in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.  The Madagascar Giveaway Program is available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last and include live insects, a plastic habitat, a fact sheet and care instructions. There is a limit of two (2) habitats per school or organization.  
   “We hope our Madagascar Giveaway Program will motivate children to learn more about biology and the sciences while having a little fun caring for this amazing insect,” said H. Russell Ives, president of Rose Pest Solutions.  “With so many science-based problems facing our society today, a good science education is vital for our young people.”  
    The Madagascar hissing cockroach is one of several similar species native to the island of Madagascar that lives on the forest floor near rotten logs.  They are large, non-biting insects with a relatively long life cycle that are fun to observe and easy to care for.  Because they are sub-tropical insects, they will not survive in our temperature climate and cannot survive inside a building without care.
   Teachers and instructors interested in the program should contact Barb Craig, marketing manager for Rose Pest Solutions, at (248) 824-7040 or via email at bcraig@rosepestsolutions.com.  For more information about Rose Pest Solutions and its Madagascar Giveaway Program, visit www.rosepestsolutions.com.  

About Rose Pest Solutions:
Founded in 1860, Rose Pest Solutions provides comprehensive pest management services for commercial and residential clients from its 15 district offices in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.  With four board certified entomologists and seven other credentialed entomologists on staff, Rose is renowned for its technical expertise and use of integrated pest management practices designed to protect the homes, health and property of its clients.  Rose has received numerous honors for its commitment to excellence, including QualityPro and QualityPro Schools designations from the National Pest Management Association.  For more information about Rose Pest Solutions, contact the company at (800) 966-ROSE or on the Web at www.RosePestSolutions.com.