There are 3,500 known species of cockroaches, and 55 can be found in the United States. More than 40 species are associated with human habitats and four species are known as pests.

Also known as the water bug, the American cockroach is one of the most common household pests in the United States. If you’re ...

From the garages of Southern California to the apartments of Philadelphia, oriental cockroaches have reared their heads wherever there is moisture and rubbish or leftover food. But at least in the ...

Cockroaches becoming 'almost impossible' to kill A cockroach species is starting to become invincible to pesticide, researchers said.

Giant cockroaches (Blaberus giganteus) are exhibited at the Explora Park in Medellin, Colombia, on February 5, 2013. Cockroaches can now welcome termites into the family: The latter have been ...

The German cockroach is the most widespread cockroach species in the world. But despite its name, it can be found on every continent except Antarctica. QIAN TANG: Yet nobody knows where they come ...

The pale-bordered field cockroach is an outdoor species, dwelling amid vegetation such as leaves and shrubs. There’s no indication thus far that the roach could cause serious harm in South Florida.

Nocticola Pheromosa is more fragile than the American cockroach, the species most people think of when they hear 'cockroach', according to Foo.