Say's Stink Bug

Marmorated stink bugs have plagued down-state Michiganders for several years now. These nasty bugs are terrible! Even though my house is sealed as much as possible by professionals, the stink bugs still manage to find a way inside. Note: exterminators have told me that stink bugs overwinter in the attack by burrowing in the insulation. They are attracted to my home due to the light-colored vinyl siding and white vinyl decking. During late summer/early fall, the stink bugs are massive covering the NE side of the home trying to gain entry through the window screen frames and around the screen of the sliding patio door.

While not as invasive in years past, I am visited by at least one stink bug per night during the evening hours while watching TV. The bugs are attracted t... read moreo the light of lamp and white window shades & treatments. At least I can capture and dispose of the bugs much easier during the winter months as the bugs are moving much slower.