The stink bug is an insect native to Asia that has recently established itself in North America. These slow-moving, docile bugs are unwelcome guests due to the stinky excretions they have developed as ...
If you spend any time near gardens or vegetable and fruit crops, you’ve probably laid eyes on a few brown marmorated stink bugs. Some people refer to these as shield bugs, but either moniker ...
The fall invader is coming. It will break through your windows and doors and take over your home. While this invader may not hurt you, it still stinks – literally. As temperatures start to drop this ...
With temperatures beginning to drop as we transition into the fall season, some Missouri homeowners may soon face an unwelcome guest. Droves of brown marmorated stink bugs will soon look to seek ...
Stink bugs often enter homes in the fall to seek shelter for the winter. To prevent entry, seal cracks, repair screens and reduce moisture in your home. If stink bugs get inside, vacuum them up ...
As temperatures drop, stink bugs seek warmth and shelter indoors, making them a common winter nuisance. Instead of crushing them, use a vacuum, soapy water, or rubbing alcohol to remove stink bugs ...
Peppermint oil repels but doesn’t kill stink bugs, and it’s less effective outdoors. Make a DIY solution at home by combining peppermint oil, water, and dish soap and spray it around windows, doors, ...
The bugs chew up over 100 types of plants and crops, including shrubs, apples and various vegetables, and have caused major agriculture issues across the country. They’re often found around windows ...
As the seasons begin to change and the weather cools off, you will likely see some six-legged friends making their way into your home. The late summer to early fall transitional period is when many ...