Has the Oriental roach ever been found in Florida?

• A. Yes, it is common in some areas
• B. No, it has never been found in Florida
• C. Only in greenhouses
• D. Only in homes near the coast

Answer: (B)

Oriental roaches are most at home in cooler, damp environments and do not establish well in hot, humid climates. Florida’s climate and typical housing conditions aren’t favorable for them to become established pests, so there are no documented, ongoing populations of this species in the state. In Florida, you’ll mainly encounter German and American cockroaches, with any occasional import or greenhouse sighting not leading to a stable, widespread presence. That’s why the statement that they have never been found in Florida is the accurate one.