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.

A new study traces the German cockroach’s evolution throughout human history, from the Islamic empires to modern-day Europe. The German cockroach (above) likely evolved from the Asian cockroach.

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 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

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 ...

German cockroaches evolve quickly. Here’s how our baits have affected their sex lives. Humans have long used sugary bait in insecticides to attract and kill German cockroaches. But these household ...

At around age 10, I spotted a cockroach on the kitchen counter and grabbed the closest thing near me: a coffee pot, which I brought down on the head of the bug and then found myself standing there, ...

Q: I’ve been seeing a lot of cockroaches outdoors, especially since construction began on a new shopping center across the street. Are these the same roaches that live indoors? Could the construction ...