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Insect InfoStink BugsThe Problem With StinkbugsStink bugs are known by many names, but no matter what you call them you will recognize them immediately by their distinct smell. These bugs are not easy to control and can become quite a nuisance. In order to understand how to control your stink bug problem it helps to learn as much as you can about stink bugs. Stink Bug BasicsStink bugs are also called shield bugs and chust bugs. There are many types of stink bugs including green, brown and Southern stink bugs. The adult stink bug has a shield shape to its body and is green or brown in color. There is usually an orange line that runs along the body in an outline. Stink bug eggs are shaped like a barrel, kettle or cylinder depending on the type of stink bug and have a yellow or green color. The color will change as the egg matures to pink and then gray. The nymph or young stink bug looks like a smaller version of the adults and may have white markings on it. The main feature of a stink bug that is also responsible for its name is the scent the bug gives off. The bug has glands in the thorax region that produce a liquid with a very strong and offensive smell. This liquid is a defense mechanism and will be released if the bug feels threatened. Most people get their first experience with the stink bug smell when they handle the bug. Fortunately, the smell can easily be washed away with soap and water. Habitat and Active PeriodsStink bugs mainly eat plants and therefore will be found in an area where they have access to food sources, like weeds, shrubs and crops. Their food of choice is wild plants. For this reason stink bug populations will be fairly high in areas where there are a lot of weeds and wild flowers. They also are very fond of soybeans, which can lead to horrible problems for soybean farmers. Stink bugs are not active in the winter. They start becoming very active in the spring as the temperatures warm up and vegetation starts coming to life. Generally they are fully active once temperatures get to about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Females lay their eggs in June and can lay several hundred eggs at one time. It takes five weeks from the time they hatch for the stink bug to become a mature adult. In some areas stink bugs will lay eggs twice in one year. The highest population count occurs in September and October and this is usually when major problems with the bugs start to occur. People may also notice an increase in the number of bugs they see in their home as the bugs start to seek out a warmer place to spend the winter. Reasons to ExterminateStink bugs do not bite, but their offensive smell is enough to make anyone want to get rid of them once they notice they have invaded their property or home. The main problem caused by stink bug is damage to plants and crops. The bug transmits diseases to plants and crops, which will kill them if left untreated. They also eat away at vegetation which can mean damaged flowers, shrubs, plants, gardens and field crops. If you have ever had stink bugs in your home then you know the population can easily get out of control. Stink bugs can kill off other insects so they are nice to have around, but only in small numbers. Once they start to multiply and to take over your home you must do something to get rid of them. If you leave them then the population will only increase and eventually any plants, flowers or other vegetation in and around your home will fall victim to the bugs. Additionally, you will notice they get caught in screens and that they are found crawling all over your home. The trouble with stink bugs is that they are hard to exterminate. They require the assistance of a trained professional who knows what specific pesticides to use. The bug is resistant to most pesticides and therefore only a professional can properly control a stink bug infestation. |
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