"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.

Cockroaches are one of the most reviled insects on the planet. They’re known for scurrying around in the dark, scattering in the light, and making a mess of already messy things like garbage and ...

Though we know them to be dirty insects, cockroaches are actually incredible self-groomers. In fact, their grooming behavior ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

Being in the palmetto state, it can be rather easy to spot a palmetto bug. They may hang out on the deck, the shower or a crawlspace. It can be disgruntling when one makes it into your home and ...

Researchers found that stressful conditions can shift cockroach decisions, suggesting insects adjust behavior based on ...

We all have an ex (or two) who felt more like a pest than an actual partner. You know the type: they come into your life when ...