If you've spotted a roach or two walking around your kitchen, there's probably more. Treatment relies on knowing which ...

Here’s how to tell what type of cockroaches are invading a home based on their looks and behavior. Able to spread disease and bacteria, cockroaches are not anything you want in your home, and ...

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 ...

One of the last things home and business owners want to deal with is a pest infestation — and among pests, cockroaches might be the most ruthless. They have evolved to survive numerous individual and ...

The weather is getting warmer in North Carolina, which means certain types of cockroaches could find their way in your home looking for food and water. Other types of cockroaches, however, can be ...

Q: I’ve been seeing a lot of cockroaches outdoors, especially since construction began on a new shopping center across the street. Are these the same roaches that live indoors? Could the construction ...

Cockroaches are found all over the world and are becoming more common in Washington state, especially during scorching summer heat. So, as the summer heats up, here are some tips to help identify the ...

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