As temperatures drop, stink bugs start looking for sheltered spaces. Homes, garages, and other buildings often provide the protection they seek, making them a common nuisance during cooler months.
While these insects don’t bite, sting, or damage property, their odor and tendency to gather indoors can quickly become disruptive. Understanding the right approach to stink bug treatment helps property owners prevent and manage activity effectively.
How Stink Bugs Get Inside
Stink bugs are known for resting on sunny exterior walls in the fall, soaking up warmth before slipping indoors through cracks, gaps, and other small openings. Once inside, they may gather in attics, wall spaces, or around windows. Since they emit a pungent odor when disturbed, controlling them requires more than just swatting or spraying.
Step 1: Seal Entry Points and Protect Openings
Prevention is the foundation of stink bug treatment. Inspect your property for cracks, torn screens, and gaps around doors, windows, vents, chimneys, and attic access points. Apply caulk, weatherstripping, or fine mesh to close off these openings. Addressing these areas early makes it much harder for stink bugs to enter your home or building.
Step 2: Minimize Outdoor Attractants
Stink bugs are drawn to light and food sources. Replace bright outdoor bulbs with yellow “bug-safe” options, and keep fruit trees, gardens, and trash areas maintained to reduce attraction. Reducing these outdoor lures makes it less likely they will cluster near your property or attempt to come inside.
Step 3: Handle Indoor Pests Carefully
If stink bugs make their way indoors, avoid crushing them to prevent the release of an unpleasant odor. Using a vacuum with a disposable bag is one of the easiest removal methods—just discard the bag immediately. Sticky traps placed near entry points can help catch a few, though they won’t prevent more from entering. Spraying indoors is usually ineffective, so prevention and safe removal are better strategies.
Step 4: Reduce Moisture Around the Property
Stink bugs are attracted to areas with excess moisture. Fix leaky pipes and faucets, keep gutters clear to prevent standing water, and ensure drainage flows away from your home or building. Reducing moisture makes your property less inviting to pests.
Step 5: Choose Professional Treatment for Recurring Infestations
For persistent problems, professional stink bug treatment provides long-lasting results. Bennett Termite & Pest Solutions uses safe, eco-friendly methods that target the source of the problem, focusing on exterior areas where they are most effective. With a full-time entomologist on staff, our team provides accurate identification and customized solutions tailored to your property.
Protect Your Property from Stink Bugs
Implementing these measures can help minimize stink bug activity around your home or building. If problems persist, Bennett Termite & Pest Solutions provides expert, long-lasting control. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and keep your property pest-free.
