Like worrisome termites, cockroaches have a job to do, breaking down organic matter in the natural world. But even one cockroach isn’t acceptable indoors. “They don’t vector, or directly transmit, ...

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 ...

Whenever a tropical storm or heavy rains dump on North Carolina, a trail of water damage may not be the only thing left behind. Heavy rains also can create the perfect conditions for cockroaches and ...

A common variety of consumer insecticide sprays is mostly ineffective and of "little to no value" in eliminating cockroach infestations, a study in the Journal of Economic Entomology shows. Residual ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s how to get control of these bacteria-carrying pests. In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and ...

Here’s how to get control of these bacteria-carrying pests. Like worrisome termites, cockroaches have a job to do, breaking down organic matter in the natural world. But even one cockroach isn’t ...

Here’s how to get control of these bacteria-carrying pests. In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and shed skins, can cause allergies and asthma in some people. “There’s a ...