How to Prevent Stink Bugs from Invading Your Midlothian Home This Fall

If you’ve lived in Midlothian for long, you’ve probably had at least one fall where stink bugs found their way into your home. They show up uninvited, cluster near windows, and—true to their name—release that awful smell when crushed.

Worst of all, once they’re in, it can be nearly impossible to get them all out.

But here’s the thing: stink bugs don’t magically appear. As Midlothian pest control experts, we can tell you that there are ways to keep stink bugs out of your home if you take the right actions before the season changes.

Why do stink bugs get into your home in fall?

Brown marmorated stink bugs are an invasive species that flood homes each fall in search of warmth. In early autumn, these pests start looking for a place to hunker down for winter—and your house is the perfect place to start.

They squeeze through gaps in siding, torn screens, attic vents, doorframes, and even utility access points. Once inside, they settle in behind baseboards, wall voids, and insulation. Most won’t come back out until spring. That is, unless something disturbs them.

This behavior, known as overwintering, makes stink bugs a year-round source of annoyance. Homeowners often find them crawling out in droves during warmer winter days or the first signs of spring.

And once a stink bug colony has chosen your home, they tend to return again and again—unless something is done to stop them.

Why are stink bugs so hard to get rid of?

Ultimately, it comes down to smell. Stink bugs release a foul-smelling chemical when threatened or crushed, making DIY extermination frustrating and unpleasant. That’s why it’s so often the case that once they establish a foothold indoors, professional treatment is the only way to evict them.

Worse, stink bugs leave behind chemical trails that attract others to the same hiding spots year after year. These pheromones act like a beacon, drawing even more bugs into your attic, crawl space, or siding cracks.

How do I stop stink bugs from getting into my house?

The key to controlling stink bugs isn’t chasing them around your living room—it’s preventing them from getting in to begin with.

At Mosquito Squad of Central VA, our fall pest control plans include perimeter treatments specifically designed to block stink bugs before they breach your home. We treat around doors, windows, eaves, and other high-risk areas with EPA-registered products that create a barrier of protection.

You can also take steps to seal entry points:

• Replace or repair torn screens
• Use weatherstripping on doors and windows
• Check vents and attic fans for openings
• Fill cracks in siding or foundation walls
• Install mesh covers over chimneys and utility openings

But, of course, if stink bugs have already invaded, it’s a good idea to call experts for help.

Need Midlothian pest control?

Fall infestations are preventable—but timing is everything.

Don’t wait for stink bugs to make themselves at home. Reach out to Mosquito Squad of Central VA for a customized Midlothian pest control plan that includes stink bug prevention.

Call (804) 409-2710 or contact us online for a free assessment and quote.

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