When most people refer to a “water bug,” they’re actually employing a delicate colloquialism for an insect whose mere name induces squirms: the cockroach. A common question is, “Are water bugs roaches ...

Three of the type of cockroaches called 'water bugs' in various sizes crawl around a drain - Watthana Tirahimonchan/Shutterstock It's not uncommon to see a water bug ...

"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.

It's not uncommon to see a water bug crawling in the bathroom and, once the initial startle reflex has calmed down, assume that it came up from the drain of your bathtub or sink. Their love of ...

On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, beachgoers were in for a shock when a giant water bug started to appear along the shore, researchers said. Secret Travel Guide via Unsplash It’s the first day of ...

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, a slew of different bugs can cruise around your place, making it tough to ...