Though we know them to be dirty insects, cockroaches are actually incredible self-groomers. In fact, their grooming behavior ...

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 ...

Roaches are more diverse, more complex, and less pestilent than we tend to think. The American cockroach is peridomestic, meaning it lives near people both indoors and out. Popular habitats include ...

Squashing cockroaches, a common instinct, can inadvertently worsen infestations and spread harmful bacteria. Their crushed bodies release fluids carrying pathogens like E. coli and salmonella, ...