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Stink Bugs Stink bugs, more specifically the brown marmorated stink bug, have a scent gland located on its underside that will give off a nasty smell when the bug feels threatened or is killed. Much to the dismay of property owners and their noses, these insects are very quickly becoming a major problem all across the state of Pennsylvania, including Souderton, Allentown, Bustleton and throughout Philadelphia county.
As soon as the days start getting cooler, typically in September and October, adult stink bugs begin searching for a cozy place to spend the winter. They usually will enter buildings through small openings around windows, doors and air conditioning units. They also can gain entry to your home under shingles and through openings in the soffit. Once inside, they can make their way into our living spaces where they can be seen on walls, around windows, hiding in the folds of curtains, laundry and bedding. At this point, if they’ve found a comfortable spot to hide for the winter, they enter a state of diapause, which is like a bear’s hibernation state. They may not be active, but they are still overwintering inside your home. If you happen to see active stink bugs in late winter or early spring, they are “waking up” from their hibernation-like period of overwintering.
Controlling stink bugs is a “best effort” approach, with stink bug reduction as the goal. To help prevent a stink bug problem, homeowners can implement a few stink bug proofing techniques, such as:
Keeping doors and windows closed
Replace or repair any torn screens
Sealing and caulking small openings around your home
Weather stripping around windows and doors
Because it is impossible to kill stink bugs due to their nature and behavior, do-it-yourself stink bug proofing often isn’t enough. Along with your best efforts to keep stink bugs out of your home, Moyer Indoor | Outdoor offers 2 effective stink bug treatments, starting in late August through October, that will help you significantly reduce the number of stink bugs that may invade your Pennsylvania home. Our treatments use micro-encapsulated materials that release over time for a longer lasting effect. And because our stink bug treatments focus on the exterior of your home, you can rest assured that you family and pets will be safe. Also, in extreme cases, we can also install insect light traps in your attic, which will include a monthly follow up visit, for further stink bug reduction throughout the winter. To learn more about stink bugs or for information about our stink bug services in Pennsylvania to help you reduce stink bug activity around your home, please contact our PA pest control pros today. Moyer Indoor | Outdoor provides stink bug services to Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh-Northampton, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania.
