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 ...

Q: I’ve recently come across small, brown bugs that look like cockroaches in my home. What do roaches look like? Could I be dealing with a different type of bug? While cockroaches can seem like just a ...

"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.

These brown, 1 to ¼-inch long cockroaches often are politely called “palmetto bugs,” perhaps because smokybrowns are arboreal and climb trees, such as palmettos. That’s why you often see these ...

During spring and summer, North Carolina’s warm, humid climate provides many opportunities for insects to thrive outdoors. That means anyone with a fear of insects — those who want to stay out of ...