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 ...

A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen. By Sofia Quaglia They come out of hiding at night and ...

BOSTON -- Geologists at Ohio State University have found the largest-ever complete fossil of a cockroach, one that lived 55 million years before the first dinosaurs. The cockroach, along with hundreds ...

SAN ANTONIO — If chocolates and roses aren’t your thing this Valentine’s Day, the San Antonio Zoo has a delightfully petty ...

Of all the household pests, the cockroach is probably the most hated. With its tough looking exterior, imposing size, and ability to survive extreme conditions, this pest is a creepy-crawly that we ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Cockroaches have some of the worst PR in the animal kingdom. With a ...

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