The roach on the date going under the table due to social anxiety? Cute. Her date joining her? ADORABLE.

@raptorsedge6866

8 ай бұрын

Roachmance is beautiful💕

As an entomologist, I always appreciate how much of an advocate Maya is for arthropods 🥺 I feel like so many people say they "love animals" but absolutely hate all bugs. I'm so happy Maya has love in her heart for everything and is trying to combat insectophobia with education!

@InspectahReese

8 ай бұрын

Next she should do a video with giant isopods

@cadneemountai2791

8 ай бұрын

​@@InspectahReeseTHOSE ARE SO COOL

@marquesboyet3281

8 ай бұрын

Now I just wanna know why scorpions burst into homes

@attabooii

8 ай бұрын

@@marquesboyet3281 probably because your home is warm at night and cool during the day! They seek shelter like any other living thing. It's scary for you, but it's also probably very scary for them too!

@merickwichmann6547

8 ай бұрын

i like your hair

A lot of people would say that these weren't good first dates, but I think Barbara and Barbara and Barbara and Barbara have a lot in common!

@morganqorishchi8181

8 ай бұрын

Are you kidding me? When Barbara got so anxious she went under the table and her date not only didn't judge her but went under the table to be with her and keep her from feeling self-conscious, in that moment I knew they were made for each other.

@billandlizy

8 ай бұрын

​@@morganqorishchi8181i felt that 🤧💕

@Kabadunka

6 ай бұрын

​@@morganqorishchi8181did you know that barbara terminated with barbara?

I used to be completely terrified of bugs, especially spiders. Channels like yours have really helped me change and develop a better mindset about all these creatures that are actually super essential to our entire ecosystem. Thanks for what you do, please keep it up!

@nakiado

8 ай бұрын

I feel the same! I've been hoping she'll make roach content for a while, so I'm glad she made this and hope she makes more. I may have been tensed the entire video, but I've never had a more positive outlook on roaches than now!

@rawrxheather

8 ай бұрын

I agree except the spiders I’m terrified of them. Like it’s bad arachnophobia. And nothing has changed that. I can’t shake it lol wish I could. Maybe one day. Lol

@C4M1L4_WHO

7 ай бұрын

im still a little bit scared but now i love them ! (if you think how can i love them if im scared?) well its kinda like seeing a dog or a cat , you think they are adorable but you might not wanna go up to them if they bite you!

i read a poem recently that i really loved talking about bugs and why we shouldn't kill them, i wont post the whole poem but it ends with: "if i am ever caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, just being alive and not bothering anyone, i hope i am greeted with the same kind of mercy" and it helped me re-frame the way i think about bugs. The poem is by Rudy Francisco if you'd like to read the whole thing :)

@banealexander7973

7 ай бұрын

Would also recommend 'Allowables' by Nikki Giovanni! This is the poem that inspired 'Mercy!'

barbara & baked bean deserve the world, but thank you maya and the alveus team to helping these animals and also teaching us about them

Watching Maya’s content has genuinely helped me with bugs. I used to be very afraid to the point of not wanting to even get close enough to one with a fly swatter. After watching a lot of Maya’s content about them and seeing how she handles them, I was able to calmly coax a spider onto a piece of paper and let it outside without even having anxiety. They really are just misunderstood ❤

When I was a kid, probably 7 or 8, I found a bunch of what I THOUGHT were butterfly cocoons, I had never seen one before and butterflies were the only insects I knew of at the time that came out of cocoons. I ended up bringing probably a dozen of these "cocoons" into my bedroom, my child brain thought was: they'll grow in their cocoons and I'll come home one day and my room will be full of butterflies and then ill open the windows and let them go and it will be sooo cool. Well turns out they weren't butterflies, they were praying mantis, and my mom came into my room to wake me up for school one morning and found them ALLLLL hatched and all over the place. I still think it was kinda cool, but definitely a lesson learned. Now I'm just imagining what her reaction would've been had they been cockroaches.

@benadrylgelllzzz5724

8 ай бұрын

Okay but a mantis infestation sounds way cool

@Hi98765

8 ай бұрын

Lol one hatched in my car. It was awesome and I found tiny mantis all over it for like a week. Had to leave the windows open

@jackmeriustacktheritrix

8 ай бұрын

@@benadrylgelllzzz5724 it was cool, but there were ALOT of them lol, the eggs or "ootheca" as I learned they were called are actually egg CASES, so they aren't 1 to 1 as far as how many mantises come out of each case, idk how many eggs are in each case but there were probably hundreds of teeny tiny babies in my bedroom and we kept finding dead ones many months later after we thought we scooped them all up and brought them outside

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman

8 ай бұрын

If they have been cockroaches, you would probably not be around now to make this post...🤭

maya literally made me fall in love with insects, fake it till u make it guys

I used to have a neutral-negative relationship with insects until I took an entomology course in college where we had to make an insect collection. Through the process of making my collection my opinion of insects, arachnids and other bugs has 100% flipped. They do so much for the environment, their bodies are fascinating and exquisitely constructed, and they have such a range of beautiful colors. It's true with pretty much anything but the more I learned about insects and arachnids, the less I feared and disliked them. What Maya and Alveus does with their bugs and animal ambassadors is so very important. Interacting with the animals in a respectful and non-fearful way while letting people know more about them is so so important to changing perceptions about uncharismatic creatures like the roaches. Thank you for all y'all do at Alveus!

As a kid, I was obsessed with bugs. I’ve had pet beetles, butterflies, ants, praying mantises, ladybugs, cockroaches, and that’s not counting the ones I befriended in the garden. The worst thing about that was that other kids found it funny to threaten to step on bugs in front of me, bringing me to literal tears. (I cried over a bee getting killed in 9th grade. This wasn’t just an elementary school thing.) Love what you’re doing, showing these lil guys in a positive light. I hope it brings people to realize how important insects are and why we should treat them with respect.

@scibus2593

4 ай бұрын

As a kid I’d cry if I stepped on a snail. As an adult if I’m off to work (I work nights) and I hear a crunch I still feel my heart drop noticably

I love bugs!! Cockroaches are amazing ❤

I like how Maya teaches about every species of animal, not only the popular ones

I used to... dislike bugs, especially spiders. But you helped me to see them more positive. Your way of portraying them is sooo lovely. Thanks for helping me overcome my stupid fear!

Thanks to Maya letting me know that Cockroaches are cool, I purposely leave my house a mess. Now I live with 300+ cockroaches

@billandlizy

8 ай бұрын

300 friends! 😊

@SleepyHollowKnight

5 күн бұрын

You are joking, right???

this is actually one of my favorite videos from your channel. This comment is from someone who doesn't like bugs. Love your content maya

I've always adored bugs ever since I was a little kid. I even got a tattoo of a spider because I love them so much, and to me they represent facing your fears. it makes me sad when people hate bugs and kill them for no reason. thank you for teaching people to be more compassionate towards them

I had an illustration project (i’m a fine artist/illustrator) I had to do of “bugs having a party” so I pitched beetle birthday and it is currently my favorite thing I’ve ever done in my portfolio lol. It’s a painting of stag beetles wearing birthday hats and carrying presents. Same vibes here.

@father_mae_i

5 ай бұрын

Where could I see this masterpiece, I love this idea 🥰

i didn’t know i would enjoy seeing two little lady cockroaches going on a date today but the vibes are immaculate and you’ve genuinely made me open my mind to roaches. you do amazing work :)

I LOVE cockroaches! They’re so unique and fun to learn about!

A few years back I discovered that I was highly allergic to cockroaches. I went to the doctors office and they did that skin test on my back. It felt like someone put a hot torch to my back. I have nothing against them, but sadly I can't interact with them.

@father_mae_i

8 ай бұрын

Can appreciate but never pet 😔

The editing in this video is amazing

I picked up a cockroach that snuck into class once when I was 8 years old. The teacher and the rest of the children were terrified but I picked it up and took it outside. Innocence is a gift. Be kind to bugs!

I die every time I see that old clip of Charlie absolutely losing his shit over a roach 🤣🤣🤣

@benadrylgelllzzz5724

8 ай бұрын

The way he made monkey noises always makes me lose it

I’ve been conditioned all my life to think that cockroaches are disgusting and filthy, but somehow after 17 years of living, you’ve single-handedly convinced me that cockroaches are adorable and now I kind of want to touch them.

I went from calling someone else to kill bugs for me to catching them with a cup and paper to put them outside after Maya has taught me how great they are

Barb and baked bean have made me a lot less afraid of roaches … yall are doing great :)

Should make a hidden cam version of this so they dont get so shy

I think the cockroach’s should have a spa day, cockroaches NEED TO BE LOOVED, people think of bugs and rats the same but there actually so clean rats clean themselves a lot, I couldn’t hold a bug but I don’t like killing them

@InspectahReese

8 ай бұрын

People always assume the worst when it comes to bugs and rats, I have had so so many pet rats and many of my friends didn’t want to go near them at first then eventually they realize they are just like lil dogs and then they fall in love with them lol

@mushroomanimatedyt2296

8 ай бұрын

@@InspectahReese I told my famliy I want a opossum when I’m older and they think in crazy

I have a dubia roach colony in my room , I keep them happy in a well ventilated tub and they don't smell, don't bite, don't make noise, and my reptiles love them too

@michelleb2722

8 ай бұрын

how difficult was it to set up? I order them online for my beardie but it would be way easier to breed them myself

@MommyMoments855

8 ай бұрын

Not difficult at all. Just get yourself a big tub and fill it with egg crate. I even leave the lid open for some days and never had escapies because they can't climb smooth surfaces. I feed them scraps and a fresh piece of fruit every week. Started with 10 males and 25 females, now I have a colony of them in the hundreds. There are some good tutorials on youtube that explain how to set up a breeding tub and it's honestly worth the money. I haven't bought feeder insects online for years now@@michelleb2722

I never thought I would be pro-roach. But here I am. They're some of the few bugs that I still have issues with. I think it'll take some time for me to get comfy with American roaches.

hey Maya do you think any species of mantis is ever gonna be a potential candidate for an ambassador at Alveus?

I keep reptiles and I remember getting some hissing cockroaches to feed to them but I couldn't bring myself to actually do it cause I felt bad so I just ended up keeping them and made an enclosure for them 😂, they're cool imo.

“They kinda just want to like sleep and eat and then go home”. Never before has a bug been more relatable

Maya is the reason my mindset has changed on bugs for the better ♥️

I saw a spider this morning in my bathroom. About a year ago I’d probably try to kill it. Now my brain is like “Fren Fren Fren Fren Fren” and I let it be all because of Maya.

@father_mae_i

8 ай бұрын

I let a lil house spider go from my room recently and I didn't hurt him 🎉

i used to be very icky about all sorts of bugs, but ever since i started watching maya's and alveus' streams i've become more open minded with them :,) they're just lil dudes minding their own business. so thank you for the educational content, maya! it truly is making a difference out there

Your bug content makes me so much braver around bugs! I keep a spider in the corner of my office, and I actually pick up beetles and bring them outside now instead of the dreaded vacuum of death.

thanks for making a video on these little guys :) genuinely one of my favourite animals ever. always thought theyre super cute

Maya, just out there being the kind of human we all should be.

I'm not big on bugs and spiders as an adult, but Maya relights the fire childhood me had of being a zookeeper. It's just so cool and interesting to learn about all the different animals

holy moly this is so awesome

Wishing you the greatest success, Maya. Your joy for animals, even cockroaches, is gold.

TEA PARTY!!! SO CUTE 🥰🥰🥰

The firefigher analogy is a really good way to reframe the view I have on roaches, great video! (Also the editing has been soooo good lately)

I love Barbara! She’s changed my mind on bugs forever.

All it will take is for those critters to invade her tiny house and she’ll be singing a different tune.

thx for amazing video Maya

Fun video, I loved the editing!

very cool. I have a horrible fear of roaches ever since I was a kid and I try my best to quell that fear all the time, so I appreciate videos like this. (also respect for using xenoblade 1 music) have a nice day

I absolutely adore how passionate you are for all the animals you come in contact with! So glad I discovered both your stream and channel! You are a shinning light this planet needs

This kind of contents let us love Maya more🥰

yes yes yes!! i learned about madagascar hissing cockroaches 2 or 3 years ago, and i’ve wanted to care for some as pets ever since :) (i haven’t yet because i want to have the right supplies to let them thrive and be happy before getting any 😊)

Mayas pure love of animals brings me such joy😊

You made me love lots of animals with your content Maya including bugs

we love barbra :) thank you to all the barbras keeping our environment clean

Im warming up to bugs, but honestly I usually react like Charlie when I see one.

editing on point

they are so PRECIOUS!!! i love that you gave them enrichment and a video and love just like all the other animals because they DESERVE IT

I grew up in a village that has many beautiful bugs, i love them all and never understood why people are so afraid and disgusted by them. This brought back some good memories thank you for that.

Doing great stuff!

My arachnophobia is terrible but channels like this have been helping others my ease to not disliking insects in general, luckily some spider centered channels have helped me with them from distance but up close they still get me. I even have this garden spider hanging around my house she is massive even named her Charlotte to make her less intimidating she moved to a new place on my house because of how many people have been around for my move and my whole family has nicely left her be because to be fair she was at this house first. Crazy KZread channels introducing the internet to creatures like this, and EDF have done wonders with my bug and arachnophobia.

the edits in this video are so good!

FINALLY!!! VIDEO ABOUT THE BUGS!!! im so excited :)

I'm still quite nervous around bugs, but your channel has helped me slowly get more comfortable around those guys :)

I took this mindset to heart and had a sort of magical little moment. A tiny little jumping spider was casually crawling on my desk, and I went to get a tissue to gently move it onto to let it outside, but once it crawled on the tissue, it just hopped onto my hand, and was chill there while I carried it to the door. It didn't wanna leave my hand for a bit, but eventually hopped onto the ground next to it. 😊

Sharing a name with them really put me in my place about how I see them tbh...

Thanks maya this is helping me be less of an irrational dummy around bugs

Excellent video from top to bottom! Good job.

I love you so much, Maya, for what you do for animals and even insects. It’s amazing! I wish there were more people like you.

Ever since watching your streams and youtube videos I have been so much more consious of how I deal with insects and spiders. Even at work I've taken spiders out to our plants to release them versus just killing them. Thanks for everything that you do! It has helped me lead a much more compassionate life!

I didn’t realize I hadn’t commented on this already, but wow. This video is incredible and answered a ton of questions I did not realize I needed to know. I’m not against bugs and I have no fears there, but this made me appreciate them just that much more 😊

Man that creeper transition was good shoutout to the editor!

maya u make me a better person thank u for ur education ur doing amazing work

Ive been watching Maya for years, and I've been working in pest control for about a year now too! It's always neat to see these guys in a better light, and Ive gotten about half my coworkers on board with the bug love now too!!

Watching this and learning all about them makes me now feel bad for every time i would squash them in my Animal Crossing homes :( they just wanna help clean up

LOVE THIS

a little bug teaparty is such a cute idea!! and despite them not really liking it barbara content is alway wonderful

The build up to this edit 7:20 is insane

I used to be terrified of all bugs and spiders, but this channel has made me appreciate them and now when I see a bug in my house I leave it alone and tell myself he's off to do other things and not bother me. I'll keep working at it with cockroaches lol

I LOVE THESE

Please more like this! I used to be terrified of many bugs, but have largely overcome and accepted many bugs. Cockroaches are not one of them. I am utterly terrified of these things, I was tensed the entire video but most at peace when I learned how to view them more positively. I want to love roaches like I have come to love spiders and every bug other than roaches, but I'm not there yet, this video helps a lot though.

you gotta watch these more than once to make sure that you don't miss any sick edits by danny, glad i came back to this i missed two things that made me crack up

I don't like them but you've made me hate them less so that's progress and I will not kill them if I can help it👍🏻

i hate it when my date suspends herself under the table and we haven't even finished the wine

good editing danny

they are so cute, love them!

What cute and cool vid, Hope to see more 😊

The way she inteoduces each Barbara is excellent 👍❤

I don't hate bugs on principle, just when they show up in your space uninvited. They're party crashers. I love spiders for example for killing pests and stuff, but less so when they jumpscare me in the shower at 6:00 am. Cockroaches are definitely in that camp.

this video is so cute tho your love for these little guys shows so much

These roaches are way way more chill than the roaches i find where i live.

LMAO at Charlie losing his shit🤣

I love the editing lmao

editing on point this video

that edit at the start about the squash was gold.

Videos like these have helped me chill out with bugs so much to the point that when I see them I'll talk to them like I do to my cat.

love this video!

I love you Maya and your energy. I love bugs too and think we all need to love em back more. What is your tolerance for house flies and gnats? I love the advice on keep your space clean since it's good for the brain and keeps the bugs away! Please keep making more fun quirky videos like this. I adore you, QT, Wine about it, Fear and, and all you do. We need more hoomanz like you in the space truly. I never comment on anyone's video despite watching all your comment (It takes a love of bugs for this Doug!). Fr though thank you. Our space needs more people like you.

This is lovely. I may not love bugs but I think its important to respect all living beings. I hate when people just kill bugs for the sake of it, especially if they call themselves animal lovers