Cockroaches are notoriously hard to kill because they’re built for survival. Their tough exoskeletons, rapid reproductive cycles, and ability to squeeze into the tiniest cracks make them difficult to ...

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Worried about attracting roaches to your home? Unfortunately, cleaning up obvious spills might not always be enough. Here's what to watch out for.

Thailand’s health minister is urging stores to stop selling giant African cockroaches, warning that the popular pets could become a health risk if let loose. Thai newspapers report that businessmen ...

Like worrisome termites, cockroaches have a job to do, breaking down organic matter in the natural world. But even one cockroach isn’t acceptable indoors. “They don’t vector, or directly transmit, ...

Which roach bait is best? Among all of the pests that can invade your home, roaches are arguably the most revolting. From the large palmetto bug species to the common German roaches, it is essential ...

As kids growing up in Houston, my neighborhood friends and I all had cockroach horror stories. Maybe one crawled across someone’s face at night or scuttled over their bare foot in the kitchen. I ...