Visible activity
Watch for clusters on sunny exterior walls. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Insect Control
Stink Bugs
Control.
Stink bug exclusion and seasonal control for exterior gathering and indoor overwintering activity.
Quick answer
What should you know about stink bugs?
Stink bugs often gather on warm, sunny walls before entering buildings to overwinter. They may emerge indoors during mild winter days or spring warming. Bowers begins with identification and inspection, then matches control, removal, or exclusion to the species, structure, season, and conditions found.
Understanding the problem
A careful look comes first.
Stink bugs often gather on warm, sunny walls before entering buildings to overwinter. They may emerge indoors during mild winter days or spring warming.
Warm exterior surfaces, light-colored walls, and gaps around siding, trim, windows, vents, and rooflines provide overwintering access.
IdentifyConfirm the source
ResolveUse the right method
PreventReduce repeat activity
What to watch for
Common signs of
stink bugs.
One sign may not confirm the problem. An inspection combines evidence, location, timing, and property conditions.
Tracks or evidence
Watch for bugs around windows and doors. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Structural clues
Watch for winter insects in upper rooms. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Repeated patterns
Watch for odor after insects are crushed. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
The Bowers approach
From evidence
to a clear plan.
The exact method depends on the species, activity, structure, season, and conditions found during inspection.
- 01
Identify
Confirm the insect and distinguish stink bugs from similar species before choosing treatment zones.
- 02
Target
We evaluate seasonal entry areas, address active gathering zones, and prioritize exclusion before peak fall movement.
- 03
Prevent
Address entry points, moisture, food, nesting conditions, and seasonal pressure that can support renewed activity.
Prevention priorities
Make the property
less inviting.
Prevention recommendations should reflect the actual access points and conditions at your property.
Limit access
Seal trim and siding gaps. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Reduce attractants
Repair screens and door sweeps. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Maintain the property
Inspect attic and roof vents. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Respond early
Complete exterior work before fall. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Straight answers
Stink Bugs
FAQs.
Common questions about identification, control, removal, and prevention.
What are common signs of stink bugs?
Common evidence includes clusters on sunny exterior walls, bugs around windows and doors, winter insects in upper rooms, odor after insects are crushed. An inspection helps connect those signs to the actual source.
Why are stink bugs around my property?
Warm exterior surfaces, light-colored walls, and gaps around siding, trim, windows, vents, and rooflines provide overwintering access.
How does Bowers handle stink bugs?
We evaluate seasonal entry areas, address active gathering zones, and prioritize exclusion before peak fall movement.
Can I prevent stink bugs from returning?
Prevention may include seal trim and siding gaps, repair screens and door sweeps, inspect attic and roof vents, complete exterior work before fall. The best priorities depend on the property and active source.
When should I call about stink bugs?
Call when activity is repeated, inside occupied areas, causing damage, creating a sting or exposure concern, or involving an opening you should not seal without confirming it is clear.
Need help with stink bugs?
Tell us what you are seeing and we will help determine the right next step.