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.

Americans need a less toxic approach to managing the most common cockroaches, which are evolving resistance to store-bought insecticides.

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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 ...

A new study traces the German cockroach’s evolution throughout human history, from the Islamic empires to modern-day Europe. The German cockroach (above) likely evolved from the Asian cockroach.

Also identified as the water bug, the American cockroach is one of the most common pests infesting homes in the United States ...

Can you ever love a roach? The crucial role roaches play in ecosystems may surprise you! You need roaches in your life. No, not the few pest species you might recognize scurrying on the floor, but ...