The Pacific Beetle Cockroach (Diploptera punctata): The only cockroach species known to give birth to live young and produce nutrient-rich "milk" crystals, sparking interest as a potential superfood.

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 ...

The scientific name of the largest cockroach in the world: Cockroaches are perhaps the most universally disliked insects, but beyond the common pests in our homes, the world of the Blattodea order ...

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Milk alternatives are booming, but scientists have identified one that sounds shocking, and incredibly powerful. Cockroach milk, produced by a rare species of cockroach, is being studied for its ...

German cockroaches (Blattella Germanica) are one of the more common types of cockroaches. They were once believed to have originated in Europe, but this notion has since been debunked. In fact, they ...

Spotting a cockroach scuttling across your kitchen floor is pretty disgusting, and most of us would instinctively try to stamp on it before it hides somewhere we cannot reach it. It is even more ...

Being in the palmetto state, it can be rather easy to spot a palmetto bug. They may hang out on the deck, the shower or a crawlspace. It can be disgruntling when one makes it into your home and ...

Researchers found that stressful conditions can shift cockroach decisions, suggesting insects adjust behavior based on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike.