Stink Bugs (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug or Halyomorpha Halys)

Stink Bug Life Biology:

Stink Bug adults emerge from what scientists refer to as overwintering. These resilient creatures have developed a variety of winter survival adaptations to make it through winter. Between May and the beginning of June, they mate and lay eggs. From June through September, the eggs hatch into small nymphs that go through five molts between July and September. Adults begin to appear in mid August to early September. Studies have shown that their flights in search of overwintering sites start in mid September and peak during the first half of October. Activity is most common in homes August through December.

ORIGIN OF THE STINK BUG:

These prehistoric looking shield shape dull brown bugs are not from New York or New Jersey. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, or Halymorpha halys, is a native to Asia. In the United States they were first reported in the state of Pennsylvania, when in September of 1998 a few bugs were found in the city of Allentown. In 1999, the bugs were first identifed in Milford New Jersey. It only took a few years for the bugs to become well entrenched thoughout most of the state. Most likely, the Stink Bug arrived here as stowaways inside packing crates hidden among the tons of Chinese imports that entered our country. As an introduced species with no native predator, the Stink Bug population has grown virtually unabated.

What can you do to stop Stink Bugs from entering your home:

Seal any cracks with caulking or weather stripping to keep Stink Bugs out. Rotting window sills, improperly seal doors, and holes in screens are the usual suspects. Any vents, especially those connected to an attic, sould be screened off to keep stink bugs out.

What should I do if I find Stink Bugs in my home ?:

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