As a general rule of thumb, American cockroaches are larger and have a dark reddish-brown color, while German cockroaches tend to be smaller and have a paler brownish color. Next time you spot a ...

The German cockroach is one well-adapted bug. All our attempts to wipe it out is only making it stronger. It's evolved to avoid poison bait laced with glucose — something few living things do.

German cockroaches (Blattella germanica), in particular, are among the most common household pests worldwide. Chances are, if you see a light brown coloured roach with two dark stripes on its back ...