When autumn arrives, so do stink bugs. Professional exterminators can do more than just eliminate the immediate issue. They have the knowledge to address infestations both inside and outside your home. They can identify how these pests are entering your home and implement proactive strategies to keep them out. A tailored plan helps ensure you stay stink bug-free all season long.
Whether you’re seeing a handful or facing a full invasion, it’s best to work with an expert exterminator who has the tools and expertise to completely solve the problem.
How Does Our Stink Bug Control Process Work?
Our process begins with a complete inspection of your property, where our exterminators determine how stink bugs have entered. Based on these findings, we craft a customized plan for your home. The steps in our proven stink bug control approach are as follows:
- Inspection: Our stink bug experts carefully inspect your property, identifying entry points such as cracks in the foundation, gaps near doors and windows, and openings in siding.
- Targeted Treatment: After locating the source of the issue, we apply safe, effective, and lasting treatments to eliminate the infestation.
- Long-Term Prevention: We’ll help you put preventative measures in place, from sealing off access points to creating a maintenance plan that keeps stink bugs out for good.
Why Are Stink Bugs Invading Your Home?
As autumn temperatures fall, stink bugs begin seeking warmth and shelter inside homes. They often slip in through small cracks and gaps you may not even notice. While they don’t cause structural damage, their overwhelming numbers and the foul odor they release can make them a frustrating nuisance.
The best way to manage stink bugs is to stop them before they enter, which is why prevention is so important. At Action Pest Control, our specialists focus on proactive solutions. We locate entry points and apply eco-friendly exclusion techniques to keep them out, giving you peace of mind throughout the season.
When Do Stink Bugs Require Professional Help?
Seeing one or two stink bugs isn’t cause for alarm, but an invasion of many is a whole different story. Look out for these warning signs that signal it’s time to call in a professional:
- Frequent sightings: If you notice more than a few stink bugs, especially gathered near windows or doors, contacting a professional is often the quickest and most effective way to resolve the issue.
- Stinky odor: Persistent unpleasant smells are a clear sign—you might have more stink bugs than you see. They’re called stink bugs for a reason.
- Wintertime Activity: Stink bugs usually appear from late summer through fall. If you’re still spotting them in winter, they are likely overwintering inside your warm, climate-controlled home.
- Yearly Problems: Recurring stink bug issues year after year indicate a deeper problem. A professional exterminator can provide immediate relief and implement solutions for long-term prevention.
Why Do Stink Bugs Have a Foul Odor?
Stink bugs have spent millions of years evolving a unique defense in the form of their unmistakable odor. When they feel threatened or are crushed, specialized glands on their thorax release a chemical mixture that deters predators. This mechanism has allowed stink bugs to thrive despite being a food source for many animals.
The odor is often compared to sulfur or burnt rubber. It contains two aldehydes, trans-2-decenal and trans-2-octenal, which are particularly effective against predators. In addition, the strong smell can make humans notice their presence even before seeing the bugs themselves.
Keep Stink Bugs Out of Your House with Action Pest Control
If you’re noticing a few stink bugs in your home, there are simple ways to remove them. For small numbers, you can capture them in a jar and release them outside, or use a vacuum with an extender hose. Avoid crushing them, as this will release their unmistakable and unpleasant odor.
For larger infestations, it’s best to contact a professional stink bug control service. When they are overwintering indoors, they won’t die off in the cold and can continue reproducing until properly removed. At Action Pest Control, we provide effective solutions that tackle the problem immediately while preventing future infestations.
Contact Action Pest Control today for a free estimate and stop stink bugs from taking over your home in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
