A man who had a cockroach infestation at his apartment says the experience was "very stressful".

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 ...

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 DNA sequencing study found that the German cockroach originated in East India and Bangladesh. German cockroaches, one of the most frequent urban pests, are not present in the wild. The researchers ...

Annapolis, MD; August 14, 2024—A common variety of consumer insecticide sprays is mostly ineffective and of "little to no value" in eliminating cockroach infestations, a new study shows. Residual ...

During spring and summer, North Carolina’s warm, humid climate provides many opportunities for insects to thrive outdoors. That means anyone with a fear of insects — those who want to stay out of ...

German cockroaches thrive in buildings all over the world. They’re one of the most common cockroach species, causing trouble for people both here and overseas. But in nature, they’re nowhere to be ...