Like worrisome termites, cockroaches have a job to do, breaking down organic matter in the natural world. But even one cockroach isn’t acceptable indoors. “They don’t vector, or directly transmit, ...

Insecticidal dusts are effective for inaccessible areas of your home, such as wall voids or around electrical outlets, says ...

There are plenty of reasons to dislike roaches, whether it's their ability to spread disease, their foul odors, or the allergic reactions they cause in some individuals. When you see evidence of these ...

As cold weather approaches, you may start seeing pests such as stink bugs and boxelder bugs entering your home. While those invaders are mainly nuisances, cockroaches are a different story. “Many ...

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered a new cockroach species, Neoloboptera peninsularis, in Maharashtra's Pune. This marks the first use of DNA technology in India for ...

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 ...

Once it’s clear that roaches are indeed the uninvited guests, the next step is to determine what species of roach you are dealing with. There are 4,000 species of cockroaches crawling around the globe ...

Kolkata: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified a new species of cockroach, Neoloboptera ...

Cockroaches are often referred to as pests: a destructive insect or animal that disrupts both our homes and society. Their abilities to spread disease, cause allergic reactions and just be a pretty ...

A new cockroach species, Neoloboptera peninsularis, was identified by ZSI, combining morphology and DNA sequencing.