It’s instinctive: you see a cockroach, and you crush it. Or you run away. However, entomologists advise against the former because cockroaches can support 900 times their weight. Lightly stepping on ...

Squashing cockroaches, a common instinct, can inadvertently worsen infestations and spread harmful bacteria. Their crushed bodies release fluids carrying pathogens like E. coli and salmonella, ...

Of all the household pests, the cockroach is probably the most hated. With its tough looking exterior, imposing size, and ability to survive extreme conditions, this pest is a creepy-crawly that we ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cockroaches might not be nature's most indestructible organism, but they're generally known to be pretty hardy insects. Most of us have ...