How to Milk a Cockroach

The video explores the unique ability of the Pacific beetle cockroach to produce a milk-like substance for its young, despite not being a mammal. This 'milk' is highly nutritious, containing proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, and minerals, providing significant growth advantages to the cockroach nymphs. However, harvesting this milk for human consumption poses challenges due to the small size of the roaches and the difficulty in extracting the milk. While the idea of using cockroach milk for human consumption has been considered, practical and safety concerns remain, and its future use may be more medical than culinary.

Which insect is known for producing a milk-like substance for its young?

• German cockroach

• Monarch butterfly

• Pacific beetle cockroach

• Housefly

What is the approximate protein content of the cockroach milk?

• 60%

• 46%

• 25%

• 10%

How many times do Pacific beetle cockroach males molt before reaching adulthood?

• Five times

• Once

• Three or four times

• Six times

What is a major challenge in harvesting cockroach milk for human consumption?

• The milk spoils quickly

• The milk is excreted into the brood sac

• The roaches are too large

• The milk is toxic to humans

What potential future application is suggested for cockroach milk?

• As a substitute for cow's milk

• In medical applications

• As a new type of cheese

• In making ice cream