Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, Operations and Stewardship Manager at CropLife South Africa joins Kwena Moabelo on the POWER Breakfast show on a strong growth in German cockroach populations which has led to a cockroach outbreak . Pesticide trade organisation CropLife SA says the German cockroach population has "reached near pandemic levels," and the severe outbreak has reached a point where the mainly nocturnal animal can be seen running around during the day.

<p>Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, Operations and Stewardship Manager at CropLife South Africa joins Kwena Moabelo on the POWER Breakfast show on a strong growth in German cockroach populations which has led to a cockroach outbreak . Pesticide trade organisation CropLife SA says the German cockroach population has "reached near pandemic levels," and the severe outbreak has reached a point where the mainly nocturnal animal can be seen running around during the day.</p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>

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