When most people refer to a “water bug,” they're actually employing a delicate colloquialism for an insect whose mere name induces squirms: the cockroach. A common question is, “Are water bugs roaches ...

Cockroaches are common household pests. While they are notoriously unwelcomed guests, several other insects share similar features. It is easy to be confused, as their doppelgangers are equally ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike.

If you love sitting outside during the summer but hate annoying flying pests buzzing by or nipping you, this budget, non-toxic pest repellent is the key to outdoor freedom. The $7 portable pest ...

Imagine a tiny fly-like drone with delicate translucent wings and multi-lensed eyes, scouting out enemies who won't even notice it's there. Or a substantial cockroach-like robot, off on a little trip ...

Using weather radar data, researchers estimated that roughly 100 trillion insects are flying above the United States on a ...

Summertime in South Carolina often brings long sunny days, vacation time, barbecues and, of course, insects of all kinds. No matter what you call them — palmetto bug, cockroach, water bug, or just ...

HOUSTON — If you've noticed a bunch of tiny black bugs flying around your house lately, you're not alone. Unfortunately, mosquitoes and flies aren't the only uninvited houseguests showing up in ...

When most people refer to a “water bug,” they’re actually employing a delicate colloquialism for an insect whose mere name induces squirms: the cockroach. A common question is, “Are water bugs roaches ...