Are stink bugs invading your Washington home? We want to know where you’re finding them
The brown marmorated stink bug has been a prevalent nuisance for many Washingtonians since the fall, and into the winter.
The insects, which arrived in the United States about a decade ago, hatch in the spring in summer and are adults by winter. So when temperatures dip to freezing levels, they tend to find refuge in our homes, living in places such as floorboards, sheds and attics, where they can stay warm and undisturbed.
But if you crank the heater up inside your home or temperatures warm outdoors, this signals to the bug that it’s time to start moving again. As temperatures slowly begin to climb in February and we inch closer to spring, stink bugs will start popping up more frequently.
McClatchy News wants to hear from you; where are you finding stink bugs, and what non-chemical ways do you use to deal with them? Please complete our survey below, and we will use your answers for a future story.
