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 ...

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 ...

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.

Now a commonly detested sight in urban homes, German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) appeared in Europe in the 1760s before scuttling across the world between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ...

“With different species of cockroaches exhibiting unique behaviors and habitat preferences, knowing what we are dealing with is the key step to devising the comprehensive roach control program for ...