Stink Bug Control in Belmont

Stink bugs are a major nuissance in Massachusetts.  They get their name because when threatened, they emit a pungent spray that is offensive to the nose and can irritate the eyes. Stinkbugs are particularly troublesome to farmers who depend on crops for their livelihood. No garden is immune as stinkbugs can also take over there. Houses are not off limits to this pest, and will sometimes set up residence in the walls of homes. Control is imperative but difficult to do on your own.

Simply killing the bugs is not the best solution. Crushing stinkbugs will cause them to release their noxious scent. These insects are known to be resistant to cold weather and to certain pesticides. Below are some tips to try however a professional is most often needed for a permanent solution to the problem.

Stinkbug control in the home

Stinkbugs often take shelter in homes when the weather is cold.  You will start seeing more and more stink bugs at the end of summer, and in early fall.  Stinkbugs are attracted to lights, so turning off any unnecessary lights may be helpful. The small size of stinkbugs allows them to get into your home through tiny cracks and crevices. Identifying these entry ways and sealing them off is important in the battle to keep stinkbugs out.

Stink bugs in the garden

Stinkbugs eat plants, so naturally gardens are perfect habitats for these insects. Removing weeds will reduce hiding places for these pests and expose them to humans and their other natural predators such as spiders and birds. It is also helpful to know that stinkbugs only feed on certain plants. Knowing which kinds of plants stinkbugs are likely to attack is helpful in that one will know where to look for them.

Leave it to the professionals

Stinkbugs are particularly menacing, and are even more difficult to control when populations are left unchecked. Most reliable control methods are dependent on expert knowledge of these insects. Here at Alamo, we have the knowledge, products, and equipment to provide the most effective and lasting solution to a stinkbug infestation.  Give us a call for a free stink bug extermination quote.  We serve a large part of Massachusetts, including Boston, Reading, Belmont and more.