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, ...

Last week, we looked at a new study of the origin of complex cells, one that showed that our ancestors’ genomes were pieced ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While cockroaches can seem like just a nuisance, their presence can pose some real health risks. Cockroaches carry bacteria that ...

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 ...

The weather is getting warmer in North Carolina, which means certain types of cockroaches could find their way in your home looking for food and water. Other types of cockroaches, however, can be ...

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.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A team of researchers at Michigan State University has discovered a new species of cockroach. This is the first time a species from this family has been found in the western ...

Here’s how to get control of these bacteria-carrying pests.