Though we know them to be dirty insects, cockroaches are actually incredible self-groomers. In fact, their grooming behavior ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cockroaches are one of the most reviled insects on the planet. They’re known for scurrying around in the dark, scattering in the light, and making a mess of already messy things like garbage and ...

"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.

The scientific name of the largest cockroach is Blaberus giganteus. Blaberus giganteus can grow up to 4 inches long. This cockroach species is native to Central and South America. The scientific name ...