First and foremost, stink bugs will not harm you, but
They don’t bite, they cause no known harm to humans, and they feed almost exclusively on plants. But don’t let that rather benign description fool you—if they get into your house, stink bugs can become a major problem. When squashed or threatened, they emit their terrible namesake smell. And with few natural predators, they’ve evolved into a nuisance in 45 states—including Ohio. - To learn more about treating stink bugs in the home, or about a general pest prevention system, call A-1 Able Pest Doctors at (800) 737-8189.
If a pest control company offers “partial service” for a beg bug problem, they are only partially treating the issue, and the bed bugs will turn up in another room within a matter of weeks.
“Bed bugs are hitchhikers and are built to cling to any warm-blooded animal—that includes humans, dogs and cats,” says Crawford. “If you or your pet moves from your bed to your couch, the eggs, nymphs, or bed bug can move with you and begin to colonize in the new spot.”
“You want to make sure your entire home and car are treated for bed bugs,” says Crawford.
KNOXVILLE, MD - MARCH 12:
Doug Inkley holds a Brown Marmorated Stink Bug on his finger Monday March 12, 2012 in Knoxville, MD. He vacuumed 26,000 stink bugs in his home from January through June of last year and another 30,000 in pheromone traps outside July through September of 2011. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)[/caption]Pests can be quite a nightmare for homeowners. Bugs, like cockroaches, can actually live without a head for up to seven days, and it will only die because without a mouth it can’t eat or drink! Although your home might not be at risk of being overrun by cockroaches, you still have to avoid other nasty pests like stink bugs.
