Stink bugs are looking for a protected place to overwinter.
If they’re gathering en masse around your Newton area home, it’s not exactly a hostile pest takeover. But honestly, the sight of a few dozen of them convening on the sunny side of your house makes it seem like one.
Brown marmorated stink bugs survive winter in Massachusetts. They’re great at finding protected spaces in which to overwinter and from which they’ll reemerge when warmer weather returns. UMass Extension notes that brown marmorated stink bugs are a nuisance pest in Massachusetts, both around homes and in some urban settings, as well.
There’s nothing wrong with your house. Stink bugs can find plenty of hiding places around any home.
How Do Stink Bugs Get Inside Your House?
Small pests require only small openings to get inside, whether that’s around windows and doors, siding, crawl space and attic vents, or around utility line penetrations. And once they make their way into wall voids and other protected areas, you’ll likely never know they’re there – well, not until a warm-up gets them moving again.
It’s better to discourage stink bugs before they settle in. Inspect weather stripping and door sweeps, repair or replace damaged screens, and seal any obvious cracks around your home’s exterior. If that sounds like a lot of work to keep out one pest, you should know that stink bugs are only one type of potential autumn home invader.
For stink bugs and other potential overwintering pests in MA, Mosquito Squad Plus of Newton offers Complete Home & Yard. This is a broad-spectrum, year-round outdoor pest control solution for stink bugs, spiders, cockroaches, ants, fleas, and other outdoor pests that might seek shelter around your property during winter.
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