Why do some cockroaches start flying?

Winged cockroaches aren't an urban myth. They really do exist. Learn what makes them fly and how they use flying as a survival mechanism. ... While pests are by and large unwelcome guests, flying cockroaches fall into a special category of undesirability. ... And what prompts flying cockroaches to begin flitting around? read more

Even then, they fly better than do some kinds of birds (such as ostriches, emus, rheas and penguins). The latter, of course, 'fly' quite well underwater. No cockroach is adept beneath the waves. Lastly, some cockroaches fly quite well in 'economy', 'business' and even 'first' class aboard aircraft. read more

And if you thought flying cockroaches a nightmare, how about this bug that’s eating it If you have an isolated home there is a fairly easy and cheap method, especially in winter: give them the cold treatment. read more

If they start from a high place, such as a tree, they can glide for some distance. However, despite their ability to do so, American cockroaches aren’t regular fliers. They can run very fast and, when frightened, these insects more commonly scatter on foot. read more