Stink Bugs in Jordan & the South Metro?
Brown, shield-shaped bugs that slip indoors in fall and emit an odor when disturbed. Here is how we handle it.
How do you get rid of stink bugs in Minnesota? Treat them like boxelder bugs. A fall exterior treatment of the foundation, siding, and window and door frames before they come inside is the best approach. If they have already gotten in, a spring interior treatment helps. Sealing gaps in late summer is the key to keeping them out long term.
Quick facts
What they look like
Brown, shield-shaped body with alternating light and dark bands on the antennae and edges
Size
1/2 to 3/4 inch
Peak season in Minnesota
Fall, September and October
Where they hide
Wall voids, attics, and around windows and doors
Bite, sting or damage
Does not bite, releases a foul odor when crushed
What are the signs you have stink bugs?
Why are stink bugs in my house?
Stink bugs look for warm, sheltered spots to overwinter as the weather cools, slipping through gaps around windows, doors, and siding into wall voids and attics
What do stink bugs look like?
What they are
Brown, shield-shaped insects, including the brown marmorated stink bug
Common Minnesota species
Brown marmorated stink bug (invasive) and native stink bugs
When are stink bugs worst in Minnesota?
Fall, same as boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles, when they seek indoor shelter for winter
Are stink bugs harmful?
They slip indoors in fall and release a foul odor when disturbed or crushed
How does Brothers get rid of stink bugs?
Treated like boxelder bugs: fall exterior treatment plus sealing, and a spring interior treatment if needed. A maintenance plan makes sense for recurring years.
How can I keep stink bugs out?
Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and siding in late summer
Do not crush them, vacuum them up and empty the bag outside
Check screens and weatherstripping before fall
Stink Bugs
Here is how we handle it
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Family-owned in Jordan since 2021
No rigid contracts
We tell you what you need, and what you don't
Details
Common questions
When should I treat for stink bugs?
Are stink bugs harmful?
Why are they called stink bugs?
Related help
Pest Control
The Brothers service that covers stink bugs
Learn more about pest controlBoxelder Bugs
Red-and-black insects that cluster on sunny walls and overwinter inside homes
Learn more about boxelder bugsAsian Lady Beetles
Look-alike ladybugs that gather by the hundreds on fall days to find indoor shelter
Learn more about asian lady beetlesDealing with stink bugs?
Tell us what you're seeing. We'll figure out what your home actually needs, no pressure, no rigid contracts.
