"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.

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 ...

There is a particular kind of moment that triggers it. The light comes on. Something moves along the wall or across the floor ...

Spotting a cockroach scuttling across your kitchen floor is pretty disgusting, and most of us would instinctively try to stamp on it before it hides somewhere we cannot reach it. It is even more ...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – With the city seeing a surge in cockroach infestations, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) wants residents to know what to do and who to contact if an infestation pops up ...

The scientific name of the largest cockroach is Blaberus giganteus. Blaberus giganteus can grow up to 4 inches long. This cockroach species is native to Central and South America. The scientific name ...