Stink Bugs
Pentotomidae
General Information
- Stinkbugs can be brown or green in appearance and when crushed they give off a foul smell
- Stinkbugs have beaks that they use to suck plant juices, but they do not bite
- Any Warm, Winter day may “Wake-up” these bugs and bring them into your living areas
Size
6.35 to 19.05 millimetres long
Colour
Brown | Green
Commonly mistaken for
Additional details
- In the summer stinkbugs live outdoors on trees and shrubs
- When it’s cool, these bugs will gather together in large numbers in sunny areas like home siding, concrete areas, porches, and tree trunks
- Inside they will hide under siding, in attics, garages, basements, and sheds
- For food, they feed on trees and shrubs in your yard (however, they rarely create noticeable damage to plants or trees)
- As the weather cools, they will come inside seeking warmth and shelter for the winter
- Only occasionally, very large outbreaks may cause feeding damage to plants, fruit trees, and fruits
- Large indoor invasions can be a nuisance to homeowners
- Caulk any points where bugs can come inside, including entry points from outside or neighbouring units
- Vacuum regularly to remove insects in sensitive areas