German cockroaches are small, but they are mighty. They are hard to get rid of without the help of a professional exterminator, and even then, their rapid reproductive cycle makes it a chore to ...

The German cockroach and the American cockroach are both fascinating cockroaches which live in many of the same regions. At first glance, these two cockroaches appear to have a very similar ...

The ancestors of German cockroaches pestered people about 2,000 years ago far from Germany, a study found. Here’s how the critters achieved global domination.

The German cockroach is of special interest to science — mystery surrounds its origins. No population has even been found living outside of a man-made structure. Where did it come from and who ...

MARTÍNEZ: The German cockroach fed on crops and plants made by humans, food they often found inside people's homes. Now, over time, they adapted to indoor life. TANG: They are less cold tolerant ...

The German cockroach evolved to live only in human environments. This means it's very good at adapting to pest control methods — even if it means changing its mating rituals.

The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is found all over the globe — but its origins have been mysterious.Credit: Martin Dohrn/Science Photo Library. A ubiquitous household pest has ...

A new study probes the origins of the German cockroach. (Courtesy Dr. Matt Bertone and Dr. Coby Schal) They’re the roommates no one wants, and no one wants to see them scurrying across the ...

The German cockroach was given its name in the late 1700s in Central Europe. Scientists later concluded that the species, Blattella germanica, originated in northeastern Africa.