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, ...

The discovery points to something scientists did not expect from creatures with such small brains.

"Even though they've got tiny brains, they can develop quite human-like characteristics." ...

Annapolis, MD; August 14, 2024—A common variety of consumer insecticide sprays is mostly ineffective and of "little to no value" in eliminating cockroach infestations, a new study shows. Residual ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sensitizations among children with asthma included cockroach (56%) and mouse (59%). Children with upper ...

Polystyrene is one of the most highly used synthetic polymers in the world and is extremely resistant to decomposition. Therefore, it poses a glaring .

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins in those homes, with lowering roach ...

When conditions get too dry, Madagascar hissing cockroaches like to "cuddle". Under certain conditions, the large insects gather in groups, with many participants in physical contact with one another.

Browse the pest control aisle of any grocery store, and you’re likely to find liquid or spray products that promise a wallet-friendly way to eliminate your cockroach problem. These pyrethroid products ...

An ongoing study by the National Cockroach Project has found that the species of pests they've examined in three New York City neighborhoods are distinct to each area and don't travel. Although the ...