Pointe, Your Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Exterminator

Wow, that’s a mouthful! While there are many ways to avoid a stink bug infestation, some home remedies may not be enough. While home remedies may be effective for a small stink bug infestation, it is possible to encounter a large number of these bugs and need the help of a professional pest control company like Pointe.

As the days shorten and the temperature decrease, flying bugs seek warm, protected places to spend the winter. They tend to enter buildings through cracks around windows, window air conditioners, or fascia. During the summer months in North America, adult stink bugs migrate to buildings near windows and other exposed surfaces. This is the time of year when these bugs are most active. Regardless of location, it is important to address the issue before it becomes too late.

BMSB – Agricultural Pest

Brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) tend to be most prevalent in the spring and fall months. This invasive species likes to be indoors to hibernate during the winter. They wake up in the spring when the weather is warm, and produce a foul odor when disturbed. They can be an agricultural pest as they feed on a variety of fruit and produce, and can deal extensive damage to crops and fruit trees. They can also build huge colonies inside the home, so it’s not easy to eradicate a stink bug infestation. This type of infestation is difficult to get rid of but can be eliminated. When the infestation is severe, it may require a professional pest control company like Pointe to remove the bugs.

Another way to eliminate a stink bug infestation is to get rid of them by removing their hiding places. An adult stink bug is attracted to light sources, so removing these lights will help to control the pest population. Generally, they stay in secluded areas to overwinter. However, they might be hungry as the spring season approaches, so guard your fruit! They typically mate and lay eggs between May and August. A BMSB egg hatches into a nymph, which will then go through several quick molts.

Once you notice the presence of stink bugs, the best way to deal with the invasive pest is to get rid of them before the bugs get out of control. If you do not want to spend the next few months cleaning your home, you should look for ways to get rid of the infestation. Stink bugs prefer to live in warm, enclosed spaces. In the winter months, they hibernate and are usually inactive, but come out again in the spring.

Don’t Try This at Home

Stink bugs do not live long in the home and are not harmful to humans, but they shouldn’t be handled with DIY pest treatments. If you discover an infestation of stink bugs in your home, do not squash them with a newspaper or your hand. The odor that they emit is unpleasant and can make your home or property smell like old gym socks. Always remember that pesticides and insecticides can be harmful to humans. While you may find an infestation of stink bugs in your home, it is essential to call a professional exterminator, like Pointe, who can provide the best treatment for these insects. Contact us today for a free quote on our thorough stink bug control services, and get ready to say goodbye to your stink bug worries!