"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike.

Here’s how to get control of these bacteria-carrying pests. In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and shed skins, can cause allergies and asthma in some people. “There’s a ...

Researchers find that German cockroaches produce endotoxins that spread through household dust and air, amplifying allergic ...

Whenever a tropical storm or heavy rains dump on North Carolina, a trail of water damage may not be the only thing left behind. Heavy rains also can create the perfect conditions for cockroaches and ...

Quick Take Roaches are drawn to seven scents like magnets. Moisture invites roaches into living spaces, heightening ...

Cockroaches are common sights to see in the Louisiana heat, and with a scorching summer ahead, these creepy crawlers are coming out to play. While roaches are a prevalent pest across the state, New ...

For months, 83-year-old Bonnie McCord of Oakley would pull on her rubber gloves each evening and spend hours meticulously scrubbing her apartment, hoping to rid it of the cockroaches that would ...

Squashing cockroaches, a common instinct, can inadvertently worsen infestations and spread harmful bacteria. Their crushed bodies release fluids carrying pathogens like E. coli and salmonella, ...

Four facilities in the Coachella Valley were closed by Riverside County environmental health inspectors due to cockroach infestations and a lack of hot water, according to reports conducted the week ...