Cockroaches—sometimes referred to as water bugs or palmetto bugs—are a common household pest that can be surprisingly ...

German cockroaches are developing cross-resistance to insecticides. By Morgan Winsor. July 3, 2019, 12:43 PM. 0:35. STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images. ... In another location, ...

German cockroaches are "known to spread at least 33 different types of bacteria, six kinds of parasitic worms and at least seven other human pathogens," according to the National Pest Management ...

MARTÍNEZ: The German cockroach fed on crops and plants made by humans, food they often found inside people's homes. Now, over time, they adapted to indoor life. TANG: They are less cold tolerant ...

The German cockroach evolved to live only in human environments. This means it's very good at adapting to pest control methods — even if it means changing its mating rituals.

The ancestors of German cockroaches pestered people about 2,000 years ago far from Germany, a study found. Here’s how the critters achieved global domination.

A female German cockroach can lay nearly 400 eggs in a lifetime, according to Orkin exterminators. They also note that despite having wings, this seemingly evolving breed of roach “very rarely ...

German cockroaches are similarly well-equipped, Schal said, with 545 taste receptors. "They need very elaborate smell and taste systems in order to avoid eating toxic stuff," Schal said.