Q: I’ve recently come across small, brown bugs that look like cockroaches in my home. What do roaches look like? Could I be dealing with a different type of bug? While cockroaches can seem like just a ...

Q: I always try to keep my home clean to avoid pest problems, but yesterday I noticed a large group of roaches suddenly appeared in my kitchen. Why are there so many cockroaches in my house, and how ...

Have you ever found a strange, creepy-crawly bug, and wondered if it’s a cockroach? Not to worry, you’re not alone; there are many bugs that look like roaches. Cockroaches themselves are hated and ...

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, ...

During spring and summer, North Carolina’s warm, humid climate provides many opportunities for insects to thrive outdoors. That means anyone with a fear of insects — those who want to stay out of ...

It’s one thing to see a cockroach crawling across your kitchen floor. But when it shows up in your bedroom? That’s another level of disrespect. Roaches are creepy, quick, and carry germs. Nobody wants ...

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 ...