"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.

Being in the palmetto state, it can be rather easy to spot a palmetto bug. They may hang out on the deck, the shower or a crawlspace. It can be disgruntling when one makes it into your home and ...

Not only do American cockroaches reproduce quickly, but they also live longer than most, with an average lifespan of two ...

What Is a Palmetto Bug? The palmetto bug is a general name for many large outdoor (peridomestic) cockroaches. These insects may accidentally get carried or wander into homes. The term palmetto bug ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A great debate has come to the Palmetto State this season. Cockroaches or Palmetto Bugs? Are they the same thing or are they different? Locals and out-of-towners have been ...

Total release foggers, commonly known as 'bug bombs,' are ineffective at removing cockroaches from indoor environments, according to a new study. Bug-bomb chemicals fail to reach places where ...