P. G. Department. of Zoology and Fishery Science, Science College, Nanded-431 602, Maharashtra (India).
Online published on 17 January, 2012.
In vitro studies demonstrated antimicrobial properties of Cockroach, (Periplaneta americana) and lac, the secretory product of lac insect Laccifer lacca indicating possibility of using insects as a source of medicine. There is a need of undertaking research on Insect based medicines.
Cockroach, Lac, Antimicrobial, Insects, Medicines
