Which statement accurately describes the Asian roach?

• A. The Asian roach is primarily indoors and a poor flyer
• B. The Asian roach is primarily found outside and a good flyer
• C. The Asian roach is indoors and a strong sinker
• D. The Asian roach is rarely found outdoors

Answer: (B)

The Asian roach is best described by its outdoor lifestyle and its ability to fly. This species is typically found around exterior habitats—on lawns, near vegetation, porches, and other outdoor lighted areas—where it moves between outdoors and buildings. It is noted for flying readily when disturbed or attracted to lights, which helps explain why you might see them around windows or on screen doors at night. While they can wander indoors, their common pattern is outdoor activity with occasional entry, unlike some roach species that are primarily indoors and poor fliers. So describing it as primarily found outside and a good flyer matches how this roach behaves in real-world settings.