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Stink Bug Control in Southeast Michigan

The brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive species that has become increasingly common in Southeast Michigan. Like boxelder bugs, stink bugs invade homes in fall seeking a place to overwinter. Their defining characteristic is the foul odor they release when disturbed or crushed. Avoid squishing them indoors.

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Where They Are Found

Window frames and door frames in fall

Wall voids and attic spaces

On warm, sunny exterior walls

Gardens and trees near the home

Identification

Michigan has several species that fall under this pest category. Here is what to look for.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

About 5/8 inch, shield-shaped, mottled brown and gray. Distinctive banded antennae and alternating light and dark bands on the abdomen edge. Releases a strong, unpleasant odor when disturbed.

Overwintering Behavior

Stink bugs enter homes in fall through gaps in siding, around windows, and through utility penetrations. They do not reproduce indoors. They become active again in spring and attempt to exit.

Agricultural Pest

Outside the home, stink bugs feed on a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, causing significant damage to gardens and orchards.

How We Treat

Stink bug treatment is most effective as a preventive perimeter treatment applied in early fall before bugs begin entering structures. Sealing entry points around windows, doors, and siding is important for exclusion. Vacuuming up live stink bugs indoors is the recommended approach to avoid triggering their odor defense.

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FAQ

What do I do if stink bugs get inside?

The most effective way to remove stink bugs found indoors is to vacuum them up and dispose of the bag or empty the canister immediately outdoors. Avoid crushing them, as this releases the odor.

Are stink bugs harmful?

Stink bugs do not bite, sting, or cause structural damage. The odor they produce is the main concern indoors. Their primary damage is to outdoor gardens and agricultural crops.

When is the best time to treat for stink bugs?

A perimeter treatment in early fall, before stink bugs begin aggregating on exterior walls, is the most effective timing. This significantly reduces the number that successfully enter the home to overwinter.

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Covered Under Our Service Plans

Stink bugs are covered under our service plans, which protect against over 20 pest types with no contract and unlimited free re-services between visits.

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