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Are Stink Bugs a Threat to Pets?

As soon as temperatures drop, unpleasant encounters with a particularly persistent intruder increase: stink bugs. Many people ...
In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them.
Green stink bugs are harmless to humans, but not to vegetation. Here's how to keep them away when they enter our homes.
"Their numbers are increasing," Dr. Cynthia Scott-Dupree, professor of sustainable pest management at the University of ...
Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your ...
A boy would stink of fish after eating certain dishes, and doctors found that the noxious odor likely stemmed from a rare genetic quirk.
The brown marmorated stink bug has a number of lookalikes that also release an unpleasant smell. Here's how to determine ...
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead in a ditch with a possible gunshot wound on Sunday morning. Expect scattered to widespread light to moderate rain through ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many insects, their “ears” aren’t located anywhere near ...
If you’ve seen a lot of stink bugs lately, you’re not alone. The months of September and October are when these pests try to find a warm place before winter, and many times it’s your home. Crash ...
Diatomaceous earth is a natural pest control agent used to control various insects. Experts agree it is somewhat effective against stink bugs, but not the best option. Instead, prevention and ...
If you’ve seen stink bugs around your home, you’re not alone. These small, but mighty smelly bugs run rampant in the fall and they’re coming to invade your Georgia home, but you can send them packing.