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The list of harmless pests is very short. Most creatures have the ability to sting, scratch, or bite. They can also do significant damage to buildings or personal effects. A lot of them harbor illness-causing bacteria. If all a pest does is annoy you, you’d be considered lucky. Sometimes they constantly surround you to get on your skin or in your food. Stink bugs can certainly be a persistent pest.
Though stink bugs are just a mild threat generally, no Souderton home or business owner would want to confront them. Many people aren’t prepared for their intrusions because the insects aren’t usually the talk of the town. It isn’t immediately evident why they show up, how they get indoors, or what issues they bring. Learn more now and find out how Moyer Pest Control can be of assistance.
How Do Stink Bugs Function? What Are the Hazards?
Brown marmorated stink bugs, simply known as stink bugs, aren’t native to the United States. Despite this, they are quite present. Size-wise, they are 0.46 to 0.67 of an inch long. Their bodies have the shape of a shield. Among their features are striped-looking antennas, six legs, and colorful, metallic punctures around the head and pronotum. They will be bluish or copper. On their two wings are dark bands. Young are white or yellow, with red eyes.
Since stink bugs prefer warmer temperatures, they will target domiciles and establishments once it gets a bit cooler outside. Openings around doors, screens, windows, siding, and foundations tend to be passageways for them. You’ll likely find them around light sources, walls, voids, attics, and crawlspaces. Part of the reason it’s tough to manage these insects is that they move in numbers. Living up to their name, they have a nasty odor. This is especially true when they are smashed or die.
You won’t have to worry about disease transmission or structural wreckage with stink bugs, but your land will be ruined. These insects have sharp mouth parts that they use to pull substances from fruit, vegetables, and organic matter. Bearing plants and trees, crops, and gardens can be harmed irreversibly. Some of the things they munch on are:
- Apples
- Tomatoes
- Peaches
- Blackberries
- Soybeans
- Lima beans
- Corn
- Green peppers
Should the stink bugs remain in nature, they will attempt to overwinter in a ditch or nestle under a deck. They’ll also creep under ground cover, weeds, and rocks. When it’s time for them to lay eggs, they’ll do so in greenery. Even the nymphs can feed on the material.
What Are Ways to Prevent Stink Bugs?
To reduce the chances of stink bugs being a complication for you, you’ll have to make sure they don’t have any viable entry points. Further, they can’t have great access to the things they like to eat. Do the following:
- Close gaps in doors, windows, and foundations. Try using caulk.
- Attach weather stripping to all exterior doors.
- Put screens on the outside, attic, and crawlspace vents.
- See to it that existing vent screens are intact and washed often.
- Distance greenery from the property by two feet.
- Routinely examine plants and trees that have fruit and vegetables.
- Scan the sides of your place that are exposed to the sun; stink bugs congregate in those zones.
- Don’t have outdoor lights on for extended periods.
How Will Moyer Pest Control Handle Stink Bugs?
Your lawn and interior spaces must be deep-treated to eliminate stink bug populations. Ordinary shelf goods won’t get rid of an infestation. Reach out to us at Moyer Pest Control for thorough home pest control results. Our experienced technicians will use safe approaches registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Call today for a free estimate! Same or next-day services are available!
