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The mystery of just how the notorious cockroach became one of the most widespread vermin has been solved by scientists. The origins of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica)—the one usually ...

Using genetics to identify the origin and the global path of the ubiquitous insect pest, the German cockroach, back to its wild origin could help us develop more effective pesticides to control them.

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 ...

A new study traces the German cockroach’s evolution throughout human history, from the Islamic empires to modern-day Europe. The German cockroach (above) likely evolved from the Asian cockroach.

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 ...

Experts have weighed in on the possible survival of cockroaches in the event of a nuclear war so disastrous that it killed off the rest of Earth's species. This comes as a previously assumed to be ...

Human attempts to kill cockroaches with sugary poison have had an unintended consequence: It has cramped the bugs' sex lives. But now, some roaches appear to have tweaked the recipe for the sweet ...

Of thousands of cockroach species, you're most likely to see these four. Learn what it means for your health if cockroaches invade your home and what you can do to get rid of them. (Credit: ...