According to the US Census Bureau, there are a whopping 2.9 million Americans sharing their homes with both cockroaches and rodents. Living with pests isn’t just icky and ruinous to a late-night trip ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Keep seeing roaches in or near your home? Want to evict them for good? You’re not alone. There are many cockroach species, not just in the state but worldwide. According ...

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, ...

Dear Heloise: I have a rather embarrassing question: How do I get rid of roaches? I swear I’m not a dirty person. I never leave dirty dishes in the sink. If there is a dish or cup that I can’t wash ...

Palmetto bugs are as Southern as sweet tea and barbecue. But what are they really? They are big, ugly, gnarly, flying roaches that somehow got saddled with an unfairly cute name. Eric Benson, an ...

Cold weather pushes cockroaches indoors in search of warmth and food. Kitchens offer heat from appliances, hidden moisture ...

Here’s how to get control of these bacteria-carrying pests. In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and shed skins, can cause allergies and asthma in some people. “There’s a ...