Stink bugs stink as a means of defense against predators. They have a special scent gland that releases a strong-smelling chemical when they feel threatened.
We imagine you’re reading this after experiencing the odor that a stink bug unleashes if squashed or disturbed in some capacity.
Sometimes, the smell comes without an actual stink bug sighting, which could mean that something else has startled one nearby. It could also mean that there’s a stink bug hiding close-by, nestled in your furniture or even on your clothes.
If you’re simply here out of curiosity, never having smelled a stink bug, consider yourself lucky.
What Do Stink Bugs Smell Like?
The offending aroma emitted by stink bugs is up for debate, largely depending on the nose that’s smelling it. Most agree that it’s an unmistakable odor.
Some compare it to strong herbs and spices or cilantro – coriander if you’re British. Others compare it to a soapy fragrance. No matter your interpretation, it’s become a common autumnal fragrance in our region through the years, and we’re not talking about the kind you look for in the scented candles aisle.
If you see a stink bug, the best thing you can do is refrain from squashing it. If you find one indoors, approach it calmly, paper towel in-hand, gently grasp it, and expel it to the outdoors.
Removing it without scaring or smashing it will save your nose some grief for sure.
Need Stink Bug Control in Nashville?
Fall is prime time for stink bugs to start looking for protected spaces around homes in which to overwinter. They start out on your home’s exterior where they’ll take advantage of small cracks and gaps to get behind siding or inside your crawl space, basement, or garage.
And while they’re not dangerous, they can cause anxiety by showing up in great numbers. Mosquito Squad Plus is pleased to offer highly effective stink bug control in Nashville and surrounding areas.
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