Theoretically lets say you were to get caught bringing them to Florida, what kind of trouble would you be in? Furthermore, if you successful brought them in and home to make a colony, what would be the consequences if you got caught with a colony?
Most of us would do anything to keep cockroaches out of our homes. However, an Orlando man was arrested Wednesday night for smuggling them into the state and into his house.
IV. Prohibited: Any organism demonstrated to be or potentially capable of causing significant agricultural or ecological harm, becoming nuisances, or known hazards.
• Blattodea: non-native pet trade feeder cockroaches, including but not limited to: Blaptica dubia (dubia roach), Eublaberus posticus (orange-headed roach), Nauphoeta cinerea (lobster roach).