A headless cockroach isn’t fictional biology. Here’s how its decentralized systems keep it alive for days after being ...

As someone who lived in the South for over 10 years, it was hard for me to imagine anyone wanting to spend enough time with roaches to race them. And then I remembered that I used to race snails from ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Cockroaches have some of the worst PR in the animal kingdom. With ...

Pest control workers have seen a 30 per cent increase in requests to exterminate the hideous insects since the beginning of spring. According to The Pest Company, which is based in Queensland — home ...

A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen. By Sofia Quaglia They come out of hiding at night and ...

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 mystery of just how the notorious cockroach became one of the most widespread vermin has been solved by scientists. The origins of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica)—the one usually ...

Cockroach infestations can worsen allergies and asthma in children, especially in low-income urban homes. One particular species of cockroach is known to carry bacteria in their guts that release ...