In his line of research, Zachary DeVries has seen a lot of German cockroach infestations. Inevitably, when the urban entomologist enters homes that have been infiltrated by the small, oblong pests, he ...

German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) continue to represent a substantial challenge in urban pest management due to their pervasive presence, role as allergen sources, and capacity to transmit ...

It turns out a common cockroach found across the globe is a pest of our own making. In a study recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife researchers ...

Here's how to get rid of roaches and keep them away. A cockroach in the home isn't always a sign of unsanitary conditions.

Using genetics to identify the origin and the global path of the ubiquitous insect pest, the German cockroach, back to its wild origin could help us develop more effective pesticides to control them.

The German cockroach is an indoor pest that is found across the world. Science has finally solved the mystery of its origin. The cockroach, contrary to popular belief, isn’t one species. There are ...

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 ...

A DNA sequencing study found that the German cockroach originated in East India and Bangladesh. German cockroaches, one of the most frequent urban pests, are not present in the wild. The researchers ...

The German cockroach is the most widespread cockroach species in the world. But despite its name, it can be found on every continent except Antarctica. QIAN TANG: Yet nobody knows where they come from ...

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 ...

Cockroaches are not only pantry pests but can also transmit diseases. Many people are disgusted by roaches and shudder when they scurry across the floor. However, there are also roaches that are ...

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 ...