In Florida, Brownbanded roaches are not commonly found. Which statement reflects this?

• A. They are common in Florida
• B. They are not common in Florida
• C. They are only found outdoors
• D. They are never found indoors

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how often a pest species shows up in a given area. In pest control, understanding whether a species is common or not in a region helps you prioritize which pests to expect and target.

If Brownbanded roaches are not commonly found in Florida, the statement that best reflects this is that they are not common in Florida. That captures the idea of low frequency or rarity in that location, which aligns with the premise.

Why the other thoughts don’t fit as well: saying they are common would contradict the given premise. Claiming they are only found outdoors implies a strict habitat limitation not stated by “not commonly found” and isn’t something you can infer from the original idea. Saying they are never found indoors is an absolute claim that doesn’t align with the notion of infrequent but possible presence; many roaches can be found indoors even if they’re not common, so it’s too extreme.

So, the statement that Brownbanded roaches are not common in Florida best matches the scenario.