Indoor Stink Bug Season Is Here
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While stink bugs technically begin showing up in early March, most homeowners won’t notice them indoors until fall. Understanding when stink bug season is in Michigan can help you prepare. Knowing how to identify a stink bug infestation and the best way to get rid of it can also help keep their scent from taking over your home.
What Is a Stink Bug?
The Brown marmorated stink bug is an insect that gives off a gross scent, which gives it its name. Stink bugs can spray a stinky scent over the span of a few inches. In general, stink bugs are important to the ecosystem. They do a great job of protecting your outdoor crops from other destructive pests, but their smell is less than enjoyable.
Why Do Stink Bugs Come Indoors?
Stink bugs may come indoors to seek shelter. They’re often attracted to warm and well-lit environments.
When Do Stink Bugs Come Indoors?
Stink bugs in Michigan most commonly make their way indoors in the fall, when outdoor weather begins to cool off. They prefer a warmer, dryer environment, which they can find indoors. You will most commonly find stink bugs near entrance points, like around windows or doors. You may also find them near siding or utility pipe entrances.
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs
Prevention is the first step to avoiding a stink bug infestation. Seal up all entrance points with a trustworthy caulk before the weather cools off. Check all screens for holes. Keep exterior lights to a minimum. Use blinds to avoid alerting nearby stink bug colonies of your home.
If you already have stink bugs in your home, you’ll need to take care to get rid of them without emitting too much of the unpleasant smell. You might use a vacuum attachment to vacuum them up. You can also use soap and water to attract and remove them temporarily.
Professional Stink Bug Removal You Can Trust in Michigan
If you can’t determine where stink bugs are entering your home or are worried about effectively getting rid of them, contacting a pest control company may be worth it. Solidified Pest Control has the experience you need to get rid of a stink bug infestation or any other pest problem you currently have.
Call us today for a free consultation at (866) 614-6762. We offer pest control services throughout Michigan. Whether you have a stink bug, ant, spider, or rodent problem, our team is ready to get rid of your pest problem. We service both residential and commercial customers throughout Metro Detroit, including Troy, Rochester, Oakland, and Waterford. We also newly service the Ann Arbor area, helping residents enjoy the busy city life without stink bugs or pests taking over their homes. Call us today for a free consultation. Our friendly team is ready to assist you with your needs or answer all your pest control prevention and removal questions.