While their numbers a decade ago were much worse than anything now being experienced, their ranks have been growing in recent years. According to Dave Vargo, owner of Kiski Garden Center, part of the cause has to do with the warmer than usual winter the region experienced.
If there are a bunch of them gathered on the side of your house or a window sill, the best thing to do is spray an insecticide with pyrethrum directly on them. However, Penn State research professor and tree fruit extension entomologist Greg Krawczyk said there is a big misconception about stink bugs. They have to find shelter to survive the winter. Krawczyk compares it to bears hibernating. He also said the number of stink bugs being seen these days is nowhere near the numbers seen a decade ago.
The spring mating season would have been the time to do that. Krawczyk agreed the stink bugs are nearly impossible to get rid of this time of year. He compared them to hotel guests in no hurry to check out. Krawczyk said the only thing people can do for now is wait until spring when the stink bugs will want to be outside again. Paul Guggenheimer is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Paul at or pguggenheimer triblive. Support Local Journalism and help us continue covering the stories that matter to you and your community.
When the cold weather sets in, stink bugs enter a hibernation state called diapause. During this time, they do not reproduce, nor do they feed. They are actually incapable of reproducing until the spring brings warmer weather. You may have noticed that some years stink bugs are all over your home, as well as the news, while other years not so much.
The same goes for various locations around the country. While your home may have thousands of stink bugs, homes a few states away may experience a lot fewer. The climate during any given year can affect the number of stink bugs that survive and reproduce, causing a slight reduction the following year. Have you been fighting an invasion of these pests this year?
We would love to see your pictures! Visit our Facebook page to share them, or ask us any additional questions you may have! Stink Bugs Have Very Few Natural Predators While stink bug eggs and nymphs may be vulnerable to parasitic wasps , adult stink bugs have very few predators to worry about. Stink Bugs Can Emit Multiple Scents The one thing probably everyone who has encountered a stink bug can agree on is that they…well, stink. Stink Bug Populations Fluctuate By Year and Location You may have noticed that some years stink bugs are all over your home, as well as the news, while other years not so much.
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Advanced Search International Search. Stink Bug Prevention: 10 Tips to Keep This Smelly Pest at Bay We know that fall has arrived when the leaves begin to change, the air becomes crisp and the smell of pumpkin pie fills the house. Best Advice for Stink Bug Control As the temperatures continue to drop and people begin preparing for the winter months, consider pest proofing the home, both inside and out, to prevent stink bugs and other pests from becoming unwelcome houseguests this fall.
For those wondering how to get rid of stink bugs, here are 10 simple steps that homeowners can take right now to keep this smelly pest at bay: 1. Seal off entry points. Replace and repair. Turn off the lights. Reduce moisture sites. Eliminate food sources. Check your belongings. Properly landscape. Think before squishing. Use a vacuum. Having trouble keeping stink bugs out of the house? How To Prevent Stink Bugs Stink bugs are an invasive species that release a smelly odor when crushed.
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