Cockroaches are highly adaptable pests found worldwide, with over 50 species in the US. They thrive in warm, humid environments, contaminating food and spreading bacteria. Identifying the specific ...

Roaches are more diverse, more complex, and less pestilent than we tend to think. The American cockroach is peridomestic, meaning it lives near people both indoors and out. Popular habitats include ...

'So what caused these cockroaches to become extinct, when it is so difficult to get rid of them today?' CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The cockroach, reviled around the world for its sickness-causing ...

What Is a Palmetto Bug? The palmetto bug is a general name for many large outdoor (peridomestic) cockroaches. These insects may accidentally get carried or wander into homes. The term palmetto bug ...

A German cockroach feeds on an insecticide in the laboratory portion of a Purdue University study. John Obermeyer/Purdue Entomology Cockroaches are quickly evolving to be resistant to pesticides and ...

Cockroach infestations can worsen allergies and asthma in children, especially in low-income urban homes. One particular ...

This week I am going to talk about our “friend” the cockroach. The cockroach always wins the most “called about/asked about” insect award, and is second to the mole in the overall “called about/asked ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...