After a stretch of heavy rain and humidity, New Orleans residents are dealing with a different kind of storm: giant flying ...

These crawling (and sometimes flying) critters can quickly go from an occasional nuisance to a full-blown infestation in ...

Heat rising, air thickening and cockroaches flying are some of Louisianans' least favorite parts about summer. Though the insects' peak season typically begins in late June, the roaches are ...

American cockroaches can also carry disease-causing bacteria, such as Salmonella and listeria, from the sewer to your home, Hayes said. “That’s definitely not something you want in your ...

American cockroaches can also carry disease-causing bacteria, such as Salmonella and listeria, from the sewer to your home, Hayes said. “That’s definitely not something you want in your ...

German cockroaches are more prevalent and more commonly found inside of homes, particularly in kitchens and in bathrooms, and tend to be a little smaller than American cockroaches and exist across ...

Wood roaches are cockroaches that are like termites. They're also called brown-hooded cockroaches. Wood roaches closely resemble other cockroaches, like American cockroaches, which can make them ...

The average adult American cockroach ranges in length from 35 to 40 mm, although some can reach more than 50 mm—or two inches. Both males and females of this species have full sets of wings.