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Stink bugs: identification & stink bug control
Also known as: shield bugs, brown marmorated stink bugs
Brown marmorated stink bugs enter through attic vents, siding gaps and window frames in fall. We apply a timed exterior barrier and seal entry points before the fall migration.
How to identify stink bugs
- What it looks like
- Shield-shaped mottled brown bugs with alternating light bands on the antennae and abdomen edge.
- Size
- 5/8 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Attics, wall voids, window frames, curtains and sunny siding.
- Commonly confused with
- Western conifer seed bugs are longer with flared hind legs.
Signs of stink bugs in your home
- Slow-flying shield-shaped bugs indoors
- Cilantro-like odor when crushed
- Clusters on siding in October
Stink bugs questions homeowners ask
Why do I have stink bugs in winter?
They overwinter in wall voids and attics and wander into living space when heating warms the structure.
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