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

Sex pheromones are vital in facilitating the chemical communication that underpins insect courtship and mating behavior. Among female American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana), two key volatile sex ...

It is commonly assumed that because males produce many, tiny sperm, they are cheap to produce. Recent work, however, suggests that sperm production is not cost-free. If sperm are costly to produce, ...

Many people believe that cockroaches are simple creatures that act instinctively rather than consciously. The picture is less ...

WASHINGTON – Scientists have identified the “come hither” scent that female German cockroaches use to lure males, a discovery that may help control one of the world’s most troublesome and resistant ...

Hidden behind stacks of cardboard across factories in China, billions of cockroaches are quietly fueling a multi-million-dollar revolution that could change the way we eat and live. Humans may be ...

The white-trimmed brick building at Beltsville, Md., is swarming with frustrated maidens and looks like a young ladies’ finishing school. But there are no students among the 8,000 carefully segregated ...

Cockroaches are common pests in homes, schools, and workplaces, but just because they're common doesn't mean they're harmless. Cockroaches spread diseases like Salmonella that can cause food poisoning ...

Female cockroach droppings contained about 2,900 endotoxin units per milligram – more than twice the amount found in male droppings (1,400 EU/mg). On average, each female released around 5,000 ...

There is a particular kind of moment that triggers it. The light comes on. Something moves along the wall or across the floor. Before thought catches up, the instinct kicks in. Most people reach for a ...

Milk alternatives are booming, but scientists have identified one that sounds shocking, and incredibly powerful. Cockroach milk, produced by a rare species of cockroach, is being studied for its ...