Female cockroaches release almost twice the amount of endotoxins as males.(Representative image/Pixabay) Cockroaches are often seen as annoying pests that hide in the kitchen at night, but new ...

Indoor allergens can raise the risk of asthma and allergic reactions, especially in children. In inner-city homes, cockroach allergens are found in 85% of US residences, and up to 80% of children with ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a clear correlation between the extent of cockroach infestations in homes and the concentration of allergens and endotoxins present in ...

The air quality inside your house may not be as healthy as you might think it is. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, indoor air quality can be as troublesome as the air outside ...

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 ...

Whether you’re a seasoned or newbie gardener, you know that with the arrival of warmer, sunnier spring and summer days comes another, less welcomed intruder: pests. Unfortunately, pests don’t just ...

Endotoxins are fragments of bacterial cell walls that get released when bacteria die. Since cockroaches consume a wide range of materials, they have a diverse gut microbiome and shed large quantities ...

If you ever spot a fast-moving, large brown insect in your home, would you be able to tell the difference between a cockroach vs. waterbug? With similar appearances, they are often confused for one ...

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 ...