SWARM Biotactics, a German company, is fitting cockroaches with tiny backpacks to enable the insects to be used for reconnaissance missions.

CORVALLIS, Ore. — There aren’t a lot of people who get excited to see cockroaches. George Poinar is one of them. The renowned entomologist and Oregon State University professor has spent his ...

Megaloblatta belongs to a genus of exceptionally large cockroaches found across Central and South America. Known for their ...

These brown, 1 to ¼-inch long cockroaches often are politely called “palmetto bugs,” perhaps because smokybrowns are arboreal ...

A new species of cockroach was recently discovered and named after a Pokemon character with which it shares a striking resemblance. In the spirit of the slogan “Gotta Catch ‘Em All,” researchers set ...

Cockroaches are perhaps the most universally disliked insects, but beyond the common pests in our homes, the world of the ...

Here’s how to tell what type of cockroaches are invading a home based on their looks and behavior. Able to spread disease and ...

Roaches are significant health hazards, transmitting diseases like salmonellosis, gastroenteritis, E. coli, and staphylococcus infections. They also t ...

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 ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. A cockroach infestation is enough to make even the toughest of ...

Cockroaches are not only pervasive urban pests but also significant carriers of pathogenic microorganisms that contribute to nosocomial infections. Species such as Blattella germanica and Periplaneta ...

Bruna is a contributor from Brazil. Although she's an advertising executive, she has been working as a pop culture journalist since 2004, and before Game Rant she worked as a contributor for TechTudo, ...