Stink Bugs
Pentatomidae
General Information
While stink bugs don’t harm people or damage property, they can sometimes be a nuisance in cooler months when they come into homes seeking shelter and warmth. Find out what attracts stink bugs, why they stink, and how to help keep stink bugs away from your home.
- Stink bugs are brown in appearance and when crushed they give off a foul smell.
- Stink bugs 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 home.
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Additional details
- When it’s warm, stink bugs live outdoors on trees and shrubs.
- When it’s cool, stink bugs will gather together in large numbers in sunny areas, such as on home siding, concrete, and tree trunks.
- Once inside, stink bugs will hide under siding and in attics, garages, basements, and sheds.
- Stink bugs have a special glands filled with a mix of chemicals that emit a sharp odor. When these bugs are disturbed or feel threatened, they release the foul-smelling chemicals to help ward off potential predators.1
- Stink bugs will feed on trees and shrubs in your yard. However, they rarely create noticeable damage to plants or trees.
- In cooler weather, they may come inside your home seeking warmth and shelter.
- Occasionally, very large outbreaks of stink bugs can damage ornamental plants and trees, particularly fruit trees grown by homeowners.
- Large indoor invasions of these critters can be a nuisance to homeowners.
- Caulk any points where stink bugs can come inside, including entry points from outside or neighboring units.
- Vacuum regularly to help remove these insects from sensitive areas.
Solutions for Stink Bugs
Raid® MAX Ant Specialist Killer Odourless delivers maximum protection against ants with instant knockdown action. Designed for heavy infestations, it kills ants on contact and helps provide extended control. A specialist crawling insect solution designed to target ants at the source, including hidden areas such as cracks, crevices, and under appliances, helping to control infestations effectively.
Highlights
- Kills ants instantly on contact
- Maximum protection for heavy infestations
- Helps provide control for up to 4 weeks*
- Flushes out hidden insects
- Odourless, water-based formulation
- Leaves no harsh smell
*on glass surfaces
Raid® MAX Cockroach Specialist Killer kills crawling insects on contact and is designed for targeted application in areas where insects are present in and around the home. Can be applied directly to insects or onto surfaces where crawling insects are present, including cracks, crevices, and entry points.
Highlights
- Kills cockroaches instantly on contact
- Maximum protection for heavy infestations
- Kills cockroaches and the eggs they carry for up to 4 months*.
- Flushes out hidden cockroaches.
*on glass surfaces
Raid® Multi Insect Killer Eucalyptus kills flying and crawling insects fast. Its low odour formulation with eucalyptus scent makes it suitable for use in and around the home while delivering effective insect control. A dual-purpose aerosol designed to control a wide range of insects across different environments, including indoor areas and outdoor spaces such as patios, gardens, and picnic areas.
Highlights
- Fast killing action, effective with one direct spray
- Kills flying and crawling insects
- Low odour formulation with eucalyptus scent
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
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