"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 the thought of a cockroach problem gives you a serious case of the ick, you’re not alone. But rest assured, there is a way to evict these creepy crawlies and reclaim your home. The secret? Get the ...

If you've spotted a live or dead cockroach inside your home, it's time to take immediate action. While it doesn't necessarily mean there is an infestation, preventing one is essential. Today, pest ...

Even if they're hardy enough to survive the apocalypse, cockroaches don't have to thrive in your home. Cockroaches are rumored to be the last species standing in the event of an apocalypse—and given ...

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, ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Cockroaches love the heat. As Modesto residents gear up for summer, how can you keep these creepy crawlers right where you want them — away from your home? With temperatures into the 90s expected this ...

Summer heat in the Central Valley brings out more than just the AC, house fans, sunscreen and swimsuits - it brings out cockroaches, which thrive in warm environments. Even so, Modesto residents ...