The genome of the American cockroach has been sequenced for the first time, revealing why these creepy-crawlies are such tenacious survivors. The roach (Periplaneta americana) has widely expanded gene ...

A researcher at Vanderbilt University may have found out how American cockroaches can avoid their own “zombie apocalypse.” Ken Catania, a biologist and professor at the school, videotaped interactions ...

Oriental cockroaches and American cockroaches are both widely known as household pests around the world. They have a similar appearance at first glance, so if you have one of these creatures invading ...

Being in the palmetto state, it can be rather easy to spot a palmetto bug. They may hang out on the deck, the shower or a crawlspace. It can be disgruntling when one makes it into your home and ...

Cockroaches have been one of humanity’s most unwanted, yet admirably persistent, roommates for thousands of years. But despite our reluctant intimacy, there’s still a lot we don’t understand about ...

I don't remember seeing American cockroaches when I was growing up in northern Illinois, but I learned they were our neighbors as soon as we moved to Louisiana. It was not unusual to see a large brown ...

As temperatures heat up in Northern California, you may begin to see more cockroaches while outside, and on occasion — inside. Cockroaches become more active in late spring and early summer, as cold ...

Cockroaches are notorious for their abilities to survive and reproduce, much to humanity's chagrin. In addition to scurrying around at night, feeding on human and pet food, and generating an offensive ...

Move over, Sharks and Jets. New Yawk's next turf rumble could pit roach against roach. According to an ongoing study called the National Cockroach Project, the roaches of three NYC neighborhoods—the ...