The German cockroach evolved to live only in human environments. This means it's very good at adapting to pest control methods — even if it means changing its mating rituals. And now we turn to ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON Scientists have identified the "come hither" scent female German cockroaches use to lure males, a discovery that may help control one of the world's most troublesome and resistant household ...

SAN ANTONIO – Cockroaches have found love in a hopeless place. A recent scientific study showed that German cockroaches — the nuisance of households across America — have found a new way to mate amid ...

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 ...

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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.