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Stink Bugs in Overland Park and KC Homes: What to Do
Fall brings stink bugs to sunny walls and window frames. Illinois Extension explains how brown marmorated stink bugs move indoors after feeding on plants all summer. The same steps help with any stink bug. Here is what Overland Park and Kansas City homeowners should know.
Quick Answers
Do not crush them. They release a foul odor.
Sweep them up, or use a shop vac you keep just for bugs.
Seal gaps and fix screens to keep the next wave out.
Why do stink bugs gather on Overland Park and Kansas City homes in fall?
Stink bugs look for a warm place to wait out the cold. The extension says they head for warm, sunny walls and slip in through gaps around windows, doors, vents, air conditioners, chimneys, soffits, and siding. Box elder bugs do the same thing in fall, so you may see both.
What should you do first?
Sweep them into a bag or bucket. Do not squash them.
Use a dedicated shop vac if you vacuum. A regular vacuum can keep the smell.
Seal gaps around windows, doors, vents, chimneys, soffits, and siding.
Fix torn screens.
Cut back on outdoor lighting near the house when you can.
What does not help?
The extension does not recommend pesticides indoors for stink bugs. Dead bugs can attract secondary pests such as rodents and carpet beetles. Sweeping up and sealing gaps works better.
Common Questions
What do I do with stink bugs inside my house?
Sweep them up or use a shop vac kept just for bugs. Do not crush them, since they release a foul odor.
Why not just spray them?
The extension says dead bugs can attract secondary pests like rodents and carpet beetles, so it does not recommend pesticides indoors.
Do you use contracts for stink bug control?
No. We do not use contracts.
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