Is It Time to Treat Stink Bugs?

Posted by Mosquito Squad

August 29, 2024

Stink bugs can cause a real stink in the springtime and fall.

Where have these brown marmorated stink bugs been all summer? Why are they making their return? Whether you think they smell like skunk spray, burnt rubber, or cilantro, stink bugs are a most unpleasant infestation to experience. The good thing about them is that their habits are predictable, and Mosquito Squad of Fort Worth offers effective stink bug control for area homes and businesses.

Where are stink bugs in the summer?

The stink bugs you experience in the springtime are coming from areas around your home, where they have successfully found winter shelter. In summer, stink bugs are out among nature, feeding on plants, crops, and fruit trees. Stink bugs also provide sustenance for the likes of bats, birds, wasps, and other natural predators. After successfully breeding, they do not nest but find a quiet place where they can attach their eggs to the underside of leaves.

Stink bugs breed through summer and fall and take up to 60 days to reach maturity.

Why are there so many stink bugs in the fall?

The stink bugs you are fighting in the fall season are those that seek shelter around your home. They will try to get beneath siding, into attics and crawl spaces, and even inside your living quarters. Their goal is to find a comfortable area in which to enter dormancy for the winter, known as diapause. Diapause is not like hibernation. Stink bugs do not sleep during the winter. They actually stop all activity, including development.

When should I treat stink bugs?

Knowing the right time to treat Fort Worth pests is essential in helping you properly defend your property against the threat of infestations. And while we can anticipate peak activity for all the types of pests in our region, you could still get a stink bug infestation from an early springtime emergence or fall migration to your home. The right time to treat stink bugs is not simply relegated to springtime and fall. The right time to treat them is at first sight – or smell! No matter when you see stink bugs around your home or business, call Mosquito Squad of Fort Worth to control them. Our Squad Home Shield pest control regimen was created to help keep the likes of stink bugs, spiders, and scorpions from invading your home.

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Don’t hesitate to reach out to the pros at Mosquito Squad of Fort Worth to discuss your Weatherford TX residential or commercial pest control needs. We can help you lower your chances of encountering pests in all seasons.

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