Start Preparing for Stink Bugs Early
Now that temperatures are rising, it’s time to prepare for stink bug infestations in Belpre, Ohio, and in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Spring is warming up, and we are finally on our way to summer. But, as we know, summer brings a new lot of insects ready to move into your home. One of these summertime insects is the stink bug.
Stink bugs do not like the cold, so as spring warms the Earth, you may notice an influx of these insects. Check for sunny spots on walls and ceilings, and be sure to trap any that you see flying around. You can then release them back outside.
Stink bugs are invasive insects that are native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. According to Pest World, the first stink bug found in the United States was in Pennsylvania in the late 1990s. They are now known in 44 U.S. states and Washington D.C. You may notice these creepy bugs crawling around windows, on walls, and on ceilings in your home as summer ends. Because of their flat body shape, they can easily fit through small cracks and windows.
Do Stink Bugs Actually Stink?
Because of the name, you may be curious if stink bugs actually stink. Stink bugs will release a smell in certain situations, or if they are crushed. They may also release a smell when attracting mates or when threatened. When going about their regular activities, stink bugs do not generally have a smell.
We’ll cover more of this later, but stink bugs do not present much of a threat to people besides their odor. Some people may experience an increase in allergies when around stink bugs. If you see them, remember to clean them up and put them outside. Sweep up dead stink bugs and dispose of them properly.
Check Regular Hiding Places to Find an Infestation
Just because you don’t see any stink bugs right now doesn’t mean that they are not there. During the winter, stink bugs will find a place to hide. You may want to check attics, crawl spaces, and other dark areas in your home. Once spring has sprung, keep an eye for multiple stink bugs in one area. They will migrate to warm, sunny spots in your home. Call Eastern-Burkholder Exterminators, Inc., for an inspection. We can find the point of entry for stink bugs and keep them from returning.
Stink Bugs Can Damage Crops and Gardens
While stink bugs are not a threat to people or pets, they are a threat to crops. These bugs live off of plants and fruit, and you may see their effects when checking over your garden. Talking with an exterminator at Eastern-Burkholder may help you to figure out the best way to prevent stink bugs without harming your crops.
Gardening Know How offers tips on how to protect plants and gardens from stink bugs. They recommend to keep the garden area free of debris, and sealing up the home to protect indoor plants. You may also consider using natural deterrents to keep bugs from intruding on your garden.
How to Keep Stink Bugs from Returning This Year
Once stink bugs make their way indoors, it can be difficult to get them out. It’s important to seal your home early to keep them from finding their way once temperatures drop. Making sure screens and windows are sealed is one way to keep them out. Cracks under doors are also a way for stink bugs to sneak in. Using a weather strip or sealing these cracks can help to repel other insects, too.
Stink bugs may also come in on clothing or bags. Be sure to brush off clothes or check over your shoes before coming back inside. Check over blankets and outdoor furniture, too, just to make sure no pests have attached. You may find a stink bug catching a ride indoors.
Eastern-Burkholder Exterminators, Inc., offers a showroom full of at-home pest control products. Visit us in Belpre, Ohio, to learn more about how to eradicate stink bugs from your home this spring. The earlier you begin to protect your home, the better chance you have of keeping stink bugs from returning.
Eastern-Burkholder Exterminators Can Handle Stink Bug Infestations
Eastern-Burkholder Exterminators, Inc., is known in the Mid-Ohio Valley for effective pest control. This is no different when it comes to handling stink bug infestations. Our exterminators have more than 30 years of experience in the industry. We know the tricks of the trade and are ready to remove unwanted pests from your home. Reach out today to learn more about our services.
Do you need effective pest control in the Mid-Ohio Valley? Call Eastern-Burkholder Exterminators, Inc., a call at (740) 423-6887 or toll-free at (800) 510-6871. Follow us on Facebook for updates! Call us to handle any stink bug infestations in Belpre, Ohio.
