Welcome to Part 4 of our Discoid Roach Educational Series! Today we’re diving into the surprisingly scent-free science of insect habitats. While many assume roach bins smell foul, a well-maintained colony is virtually odorless. The real culprit? Decomposition and microbial activity. With good husbandry—like ventilation, dry substrate, and frass removal your roach bin can stay fresh. It’s not magic. It’s science.

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!