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. And now we turn to ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

During spring and summer, North Carolina’s warm, humid climate provides many opportunities for insects to thrive outdoors. That means anyone with a fear of insects — those who want to stay out of ...

There's a good reason a cockroach elicits a feeling of disgust when we see one scuttle past. Cockroaches carry a wide range of diseases and pathogens including bubonic plague, dysentery, hepatitis, ...

Q: Can you recommend a homemade remedy or bait to rid a home of German cockroaches? Does boric acid work for this as well? Have you heard of Avert? The active ingredient is abamactin B1. A: Boric acid ...

This week I am going to talk about our “friend” the cockroach. The cockroach always wins the most “called about/asked about” insect award, and is second to the mole in the overall “called about/asked ...

Well, here’s a real-life horror story: According to a new study, German cockroaches might soon become impossible to kill. The study, which was recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, ...

Q I’ve been seeing a lot of cockroaches outdoors, especially since construction began on a new shopping center across the street. Are these the same roaches that live indoors? Could the construction ...