If you ever spot a fast-moving, large brown insect in your home, would you be able to tell the difference between a cockroach vs. waterbug? With similar appearances, they are often confused for one ...

"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.

Q: I’ve recently come across small, brown bugs that look like cockroaches in my home. What do roaches look like? Could I be dealing with a different type of bug? While cockroaches can seem like just a ...