Are Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Harmful?
Numerous stink bug species are native to the United States, but brown marmorated stink bugs originated in Asia.
Since their arrival, they’ve spread rapidly across the country and been spotted in nearly every state.
Brown marmorated stink bugs are usually 14 to 17 mm long, and like hiding in nooks and crannies around your home to overwinter.Credit: VW Pics/Getty Images
They’ve caused millions of dollars of crop losses for farmers in the United States and elsewhere.
They’ll gorge themselves onornamental plants.
The young ones, in particular, will also feed on weeds and grasses.
The insects will be attracted to the light, fall into the water, and drown.
But if you do smash a few,it might keep others at bay.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have observed that live stink bugs tend to avoid other freshly squashed ones.
Most insecticides labeled for household use aren’t very effective against brown marmorated stink bugs.
Once warmer weather arrives, hopefully, the only place you’ll see these pests is outdoors!
However, they can lay up to 400 eggs during their short lifetime.
Stink bugs can’t stand the smell of dryer sheets.
Stink bugs are most active during the mornings and the middle of the day.
Many insects aren’t a fan of mint, including stink bugs.
