Cockroaches are among the most adaptable insects on the planet, capable of surviving in almost any environment. With over 4,000 known species worldwide and more than 50 found in the United States, ...

Also identified as the water bug, the American cockroach is one of the most common pests infesting homes in the United States. Reddish-brown in color, this cockroach is large and fast, making it quite ...

The insects are estimated to be worth up to $141,000, according to Australia's Department of Climate Change, Energy, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While cockroaches can seem like just a nuisance, their presence can pose some real health risks. Cockroaches carry bacteria that ...

The German cockroach is an indoor pest that is found across the world. Science has finally solved the mystery of its origin. The cockroach, contrary to popular belief, isn’t one species. There are ...

The weather is getting warmer in North Carolina, which means certain types of cockroaches could find their way in your home looking for food and water. Other types of cockroaches, however, can be ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A team of researchers at Michigan State University has discovered a new species of cockroach. This is the first time a species from this family has been found in the western ...

Using genetics to identify the origin and the global path of the ubiquitous insect pest, the German cockroach, back to its wild origin could help us develop more effective pesticides to control them.

Most cockroach species actually live in forests, caves, tree bark and leaf litter, far away from humans. Nearly 200 species of cockroaches are unique to India.

Here’s how to get control of these bacteria-carrying pests.