Cockroaches are most homeowners’ nightmares. This is because where one is seen, there are more that are hiding in the cracks and crevices of the home. Because they are such survivors, eradicating the ...

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.

Jose Pietri, the O. Wayne Rollins/Orkin Endowed Chair in Urban Entomology in the Department of Entomology, is studying German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) to explore how salmonella colonize a ...

Cockroaches — they’re as adaptable and resilient as hell. They can withstand the cold, heat, radiation, and lack of food; they may even survive a nuclear attack. Almost everything we throw at them, ...

Coming in close contact with cockroaches may lead to tetanus and tuberculosis infection, according to experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Georgia prime real estate for ...

They confirmed that the German cockroach - a species found worldwide - actually originated in southeast Asia, likely evolving from the Asian cockroach around 2,100 years ago.

Cockroaches may be attracted to the temperature of your home. Or they could be lured by food or water. Here's how experts say to get rid of them.

German cockroaches evolve quickly. Here’s how our baits have affected their sex lives.

The German Cockroach — smaller than American cockroaches, this species is typically found in indoor environments wherever food sources are easily accessible.