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Why Are They Called Cockroaches? The name cockroach comes from the Spanish term cucaracha, which derives from the Latin ...

One common pest homeowners might encounter is the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), a fast and flying insect that can quickly and efficiently infest an area. Are American cockroaches hard to ...

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Of thousands of cockroach species, you're most likely to see these four. Learn what it means for your health if cockroaches invade your home and what you can do to get rid of them. (Credit: ...