Stink bugs are frequent visitors in homes across the Capital Region. We all know they smell unpleasant, but what else can we learn about them today? Let’s explore!
- Stink bugs secret a foul odor when threatened as a defense mechanism to repel predators
- Stink bugs were first discovered in the U.S. in 1998 in a fruit crate that came from Southeast Asia
- Female stink bugs can lay up to 400 eggs over the course of their lives
- During the winter, stink bugs enter diapause in which their metabolism significantly slows down
- Stink bugs often seek shelter inside homes during the winter, hiding in places like walls and furniture
- Stink bugs have a shield shape
- Stink bug antennae have alternating light and dark colored bands
If you experience a stink bug issue in your home or business, please contact us for a free inspection. We offer residential pest control and commercial pest control for the greater Capital District area including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties.