Stink Bugs are a Major problem
Best known for the terrible smell they emit when threatened or killed, Stink Bugs (Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs) are becoming a major problem across New York. Inadvertently introduced to the United States from China and Japan via shipping crates, stink bugs have flourished in the eastern United States. By 2010, they had become season-long pests in orchards and crop fields. Today, they are commonly found locally throughout our service area.
Why stink bugs?
As nights grow cooler in September and October, adult Stink Bugs, which can live up to a year, seek out warm shelter where they spend winter in a state of hibernation, called over-wintering. Their shelter tends to be our homes and businesses. They usually enter buildings through small openings around windows, doors and air conditioning units. They also gain entry under shingles and through openings in the soffit. Inside, they can be seen on walls, around windows, and in the folds of curtains, laundry and bedding.
A solution for you:
To help prevent or minimize a Stink Bug infestation, homeowners can take these four steps:
- Keep doors and windows closed
- Replace or repair torn screens
- Seal and caulk small openings around your home
- Weather strip around windows and doors
Ted Hill Pest Control offers two effective Stink Bug treatments, from late August through October, that significantly decreases the number of Stink Bugs that may invade your New York home. Treatments focus on the exterior of your home, eliminating risks and annoyance to your family. These treatments employ micro-encapsulated materials that release over time for a longer lasting effect.
In extreme cases, Ted Hill Pest Control also install insect light traps in your attic, which will include a monthly follow up visit for further stink bug reduction throughout the winter.
