When you picture a cockroach, you might imagine it scuttling across a surface or hiding in a crevice. While Blaberus discoidalis, the discoid roach, certainly does that, anyone who keeps them knows they have another favorite pastime: burrowing. Unlike some insects that dig intricate tunnels with specialized limbs, the discoid roach's "burrowing" is a more subtle, yet equally fascinating, display of instinct. Let's dig into why these gentle giants love to disappear beneath the

Chris and I have been eager to launch an Educational Series! We supply roaches to several universities and colleges across the state, and they often share their incredible research with us. Every time, we're thrilled to uncover something new about roaches, and we think you'll feel the same. Join us as we dive into this fascinating learning journey as we kick it off with Roach Antennae!

Roaches belong to the order Blattodea, characterized by a tough, chitinous exoskeleton. However, males and females exhibit distinct abdominal structures related to their reproductive roles. Males, meanwhile, are slimmer and slightly more aerodynamic - probably because they’re always darting around, showing off.