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, ...

Q: I’ve recently come across small, brown bugs that look like cockroaches in my home. What do roaches look like? Could I be dealing with a different type of bug? While cockroaches can seem like just a ...

A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen. By Sofia Quaglia They come out of hiding at night and ...

Cockroaches are not only pervasive urban pests but also significant carriers of pathogenic microorganisms that contribute to nosocomial infections. Species such as Blattella germanica and Periplaneta ...

The German cockroach is the most widespread cockroach species in the world. But despite its name, it can be found on every continent except Antarctica. QIAN TANG: Yet nobody knows where they come from ...

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.