Roaches foraging behavior implies which statement is true?

• A. Roaches travel long distances to reach bait
• B. Roaches will not venture very far to reach bait
• C. Roaches can smell bait from hundreds of feet away
• D. Roaches only feed on water, not bait

Answer: (B)

Roaches search for food within a limited area around their shelter and tend to move in short, opportunistic bursts rather than making long treks. They rely on nearby cues to find a meal, so bait placed near their harborage and along the paths they already use is most likely to be found. That's why the statement that roaches will not venture very far to reach bait fits their behavior best—they typically don’t travel great distances just to reach food. It’s also realistic to say they won’t smell bait from hundreds of feet away, and they do eat bait (not only water), so those alternatives don’t align with how they forage and feed.