One common pest homeowners might encounter is the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), a fast and flying insect that can quickly and efficiently infest an area. Are American cockroaches hard to ...

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 ...

Jewel wasps carve up cockroaches like jack-o’-lanterns in a way scientists have never seen before. By Jason Bittel If you loathe cockroaches, you’re going to love the emerald jewel wasp. Females of ...

Cockroaches are common sights to see in the Louisiana heat, and with a scorching summer ahead, these creepy crawlers are coming out to play. While roaches are a prevalent pest across the state, New ...