Q: I’ve recently come across small, brown bugs that look like cockroaches in my home. What do roaches look like? Could I be dealing with a different type of bug? While cockroaches can seem like just a ...

During spring and summer, North Carolina’s warm, humid climate provides many opportunities for insects to thrive outdoors. That means anyone with a fear of insects — those who want to stay out of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The weather is getting warmer in North Carolina, which means certain types of cockroaches could find their way in your home looking for food and water. Other types of cockroaches, however, can be ...

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, ...

Universities in Denmark, China, and the United States have also been developing robots for pipeline inspection. One such ...

While cleaning up around the house before inviting guests over is a common practice, it’s also a good thing to do to keep one unwelcome guest out. Cockroaches are prevalent all over the United States ...

Just when you thought your home was safe – barricaded against flying ants, bed bugs and moths – there’ s another insect on Britain’s most un-wanted list. Thanks to the blazing hot conditions, ...

The future of spy bugs may be an actual insect: the Madagascar hissing cockroach. SWARM Biotactics, a German startup, is working to fit cockroaches with tiny backpacks that could carry cameras, ...