Stink Bugs in Your House? How and why they are there, what they are doing, and what you can do.

[@braddofner]

Hats off to you for making a stink bug video of almost 14 minutes incredibly interesting. You sir, are a natural story teller. Thanks for the info and entertainment 😀

[@natureatyourdoor]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

the thing that bothers me more then their funk is that they sound like tiny helicopters when they fly... a couple days ago i was almost asleep and one of those stink bugs flew right by my ear and i screamed bloody murder geez😬

[@natureatyourdoor]

Kamkazie dive bomb sneak attack when I am reading a book at night! Aggghhh! Yes, the worst!

[@bryanbrock14]

Stinks

[@katrinavalentine3593]

Sometimes I smell them before I see them. And I also get a high pitch buzzing in my ears, quite different than ringing in the ears. going to try the soapy water And the light. It sounds Promising.

[@Monica-gene1]

@@katrinavalentine3593 I spray them with disinfectant and it shocks them then I put a cup over them for a couple of days then I’m not so scared to get rid of them. I hate stink bugs and snakes!!

[@deannekliene2673]

Yes I told hubby that...

[@desertweasel6965]

I was yawning one time and a stink bug flew into my mouth with such speed that it basically exploded in my mouth. My entire skull stunk for 2 hours.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Oh noooooooooooooooooooo! terrible! So sorry! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! I hope there are some solutions here that will work for you! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@wasssted]

No way bruh 😭😭😭

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

🤮🤮🤮

[@goconnor5460]

My last house would get stink bugs and they seemed to be near us, like on the table or somewhere close. Not like a spider who stays away from people. Well, my story is, I was in my bedroom and I smoke cannabis. I had my bowl on the window ledge and picked it up and lit it. Smoked it and thought what is this icky taste? It was a stink bug literally sitting in the bowl! I smoked him! The taste was so bad! I completely sympathize with you as I had the taste in my mouth for at least an hour. Lol!

[@desertweasel6965]

@@goconnor5460 ive had them floating in the back of my coffee pot so i was brewing stank coffee and could smell them that why i searched the coffee pot.

[@trreb1]

One thing you forgot to mention is that stink bugs, when flying around, can land on certain people and cause a sever E.B.E. This happened to me. Lucky for me I was in the bathroom on the "Throne" at the time one landed on my back. E.B.E. stands for Emergency Bowel Evacuation. Scared the crap right out of me.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Oh noooooooo! Lololol! Thanks for sharing! Please check out my latest video on pesticide free stink bug deterrents that really work! Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@teemmm538]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nancydagostino9792]

Lol too funny!!

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

that was pretty funny

[@mikeexits]

Damn you had me. I thought EBE had something to do with the corrosive reaction on your skin when it's pressed against you.

[@Bellthorian]

As a Pest Management specialist I will agree that exclusion is the first and best option. Also if you notice stink bugs gathering on the outside or on the inside of your house in specific areas wash those effected areas with warm water and dish soap. Stink bugs deposit pheromones that attract other stink bugs. By washing the areas you see them at it will neutralize any deposited pheromones. Pesticides are also not really necessary. a mixture of warm water and dish soap will kill them by blocking their spiracles, little holes in their exoskeleton that they breath through and it will suffocate them.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hhi Old Guy Gaming Network! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with me and other viewers! Really great point about how pheromones attract other stink bugs...I knew that but didn't make the next cognitive creative jump to washing those areas with soap and water...not to kill bugs...but to wash away pheromones! Wow... really brilliant!! Thanks for your insight! Thanks for checking out my channel and contributing to it! I hope you will engage me again with some of my other videos!

[@christophergregory1]

Don’t water bugs or cockroaches do the same? When you kill them u should make sure you clean that area, even if you step on them clean the bottom of your shoe bcuz they leave an odor that attracts their counterparts? I live in an area w/ trees & grass everywhere & in the summer I deal w/ bugs & insects & in the cold months I deal w/ lil rodents like mice trying to stay outta the cold by stowing away in my home. It’s always a darn fight.

[@Bellthorian]

@@christophergregory1 For the mice, exclusion is the best method. Go around the outside of your home, check where the utilities enter the home. If there are any gaps stuff them with steel wool. make sure you install a cage around dryer vents with bars with gaps small enough mice can't get through. Check your door sweeps, this is the most common place rodents gain entry to your home. At night have someone shine a flashlight along the bottom of the door, if you can see light the mice can get in. Check the edges of the door sweep, that is where mice will chew them away. As far as the bugs go, yes sanitation is the key. The German cockroach eats grease to it is important to keep the kitchen clean and grease free. If you have any cracks and crevice's seal them up with caulk.

[@angelaharris1112]

Good to know, thanks

[@mightymorphingmemory6178]

As a PC tech myself stink bugs are a pain.

[@ginaandrews2495]

This is my first video of yours that I’ve watched. I love how you really dive into what you are focusing on and help explain as much as you can where anyone can understand. You keep your audience engaged. I would have loved to have you as a teacher in high school or a professor in college.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Gina Andrews!!!!! YOU JUST MADE MY DAY. You just hit on exactly what i want to accomplish and strive for in every video. Thank you so much...that means so much to me! Ha..yes. I had a wonderful 35 year career teaching primarily high school biology teach and coaching multiple sports too! So glad you found me! I am sure you will enjoy my other videos too! and I am ALWAYS available to answer questions! have a great day!

[@angelaharris1112]

I agree with you Gina!

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@angelaharris1112 thank you, Angela!!👍😄

[@bugmanpaul]

Halyomorpha halys or Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is one of many species found in the USA. Perhaps the species that you and others spotted prior to 1998 were in fact a different species of Stink Bug. Stink Bugs are classified in the Family Pentatomidae where there are many different genes and species of Stink Bug. Some look very similar while others look very different.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@bugmanpaul Hey Bugman! Thank you! Have you seen my latest update on BMSB? Apparently I has a few people interpret my video as meaning this us only stink bug in USA. I hope I clarified that better in my latest stink bug video.

[@MAVERICK72226]

You are wonderful. I saw one of these on my ceiling and freaked out. I never kill anything either. I trapped it in a cup with a top and let it go outside. I am now deep cleaning my room and freaking out at the same time. Now that I know they don't bite or lay eggs I am better. Keep up the good work.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Glad you worked all this out! And welcome to my channel! Glad to have you a part of this learning community! I look forward to hearing from you again!

[@MsNailgun]

Great informative video. Thank you so much. I used to be a pest control tech. I mainly treated for termites, ants, roaches and mice. I never treated a property for stinkbugs. My home has been invaded with the little buggers for the past several years. I wasn't sure how to combat them. Thanks to your video, I have a battle plan.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi MsNailgun...check out my lastest follow-up and as an ex pest control tech ..tell me what you think! I look forward to your reply! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! I hope there are some solutions here that will work for you! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@billrobbins5874]

Saw three this year in ours in springtime. Going to have to caulk. Appreciate!

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Are you here

[@MsNailgun]

@@debbiedebbie9473 Thanks for the reply and info. I lived in Delaware when I posted the comment but now live in Florida. No stink bugs, but one never knows. LOL Again, thank you.

[@kaleidoscope8743]

The grandkids get excited about seeing one inside. We named it Gerald. We don't harm Gerald. Every time we see a new one, we just say " look Gerald is back" and we pretend it's the same one. The kids are just fascinated by their pet, Gerald who returns to visit every winter.

[@natureatyourdoor]

LOL....too funny I love it. We still have one or two.. my wife pretends its always the same one ...our new pet too! laughing!!! Thanks for share! you certainly made me smile!! Please check out my most recent update on Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@terrydawson8371]

With respect, that is a childish response to bugs in your house. I get the light-hearted approach for children, but how far do you take this? You name roaches, flies, mice, or mosquitoes? Kids need to learn responsibility and keep their house bug-free. They may have a baby one day and let bugs fly in the crib?! Grow Up parents 🙄🤨

[@jarethking4415]

@@terrydawson8371 I kill the things. I dont care what they are. If it crawls its dead. Xcept spiders... we generally try to trap them and turn them loose outside

[@ministryofpeacekmk]

😅🤣

[@xerokewl537]

@@terrydawson8371 You're being ridiculous assuming that this person allows their home to be infested.

[@lulzmusic]

Idk why this video came up in my feed, but we’ve been having these bugs in our house for the first time this winter. This was very informative, and well presented.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Glad it helped! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@spiegeltn]

These things are from China? It's official.... China is a virus plague on the Earth.

[@celliek1877]

I never ever had ever seen them either or heard of them until this winter. So far, only seen 3 (versus 0 in my life) but it's weird how you hadn't had them either until this winter.

[@lulzmusic]

@@celliek1877 right? I feel like they were having a cicada moment.

[@derpychicken2131]

@@spiegeltn Wow, did you know there are many species native to america that are invasive in other areas of the world??? american bullfrogs, Largemouth bass, grey squirrels that all cause extinctions of other species in Europe and Asia??? America is truly a virus plague on Earth!!

[@sarahcarter7628]

From my three year old: "Well we really have cracks so stink bugs come inside." We appreciate the video! The little one watched it and enjoyed it thoroughly as it's part of our homes reality at this point!

[@natureatyourdoor]

It is very fun to know that even younger children get something and engage with me in Videos! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!

[@C0D3BR3AK]

I don't go out of my way to kill bugs. However, I converted a small shed into an office where I work all day. I get as many as 10-20 stink bugs on a bad day. I was releasing them outside, but I wasn't sure if they were just coming back in again. So, now I take them outside and kill them to be sure. I don't feel so bad now that I know they're an invasive species (I believe mine are the brown marmorated ones). Very informative video. Now I know why they like to sit on my plant but I never see chewed leaves.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Did you try the light trap?

[@scottgroth8739]

We get a lot of them in Wisconsin. I have found spraying window screens periodically with isopropyl alcohol discourages them from coming in that way. Also, spraying alcohol on them kills them. If you see them crawling up wall, drapes, window, etc. and you have an empty plastic bottle, you can slide it up behind them causing them to fall in, and then cap the bottle. They don't seem to be able to grip on to things very well and easily fall.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Scott! Appreciate you sharing with me and other viewers what you found that works! Thanks for share!

[@bisonhappenstance]

In yurts it's diatomaceous earth, food grade and don't breathe it.

[@bf6159]

Lived in a cabin-house on a farm for a few years, these things were prolific. I kept boric acid in my shop-vac, that took care of most bugs, arachnids, and so forth.

[@natureatyourdoor]

B F ! Boric Acid ...good suggestion!

[@Nancy-jn3kd]

Thanks for the expert report on the stinky stink bug.

[@RBnPA]

Thanks Frank for the informative video. I live 75-100 miles from Allentown and was surprised that Allentown was where they were first observed. I live in the heart of Pennsylvania apple growers! I know many apple growers and they definitely are a problem for them. I live surrounded by woods and as you mentioned September/October they increase in numbers looking for warmth. They can squeeze through small gaps and crevices. I recently noticed 2-3 a day in the house and this was abnormal for December. Finally discovered they were coming through my chimney/wood stove. I haven’t burned my wood stove for several years. When I opened it there was probably a thousand or more dead one inside. I hadn’t had this problem in past years but this year they definitely found a way in. To all views Franks advice to seal off any way on entry. Thanks again Frank, I’m a new subscriber

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Rich! Thanks for share! Fascinating! Btw...i went to Lehigh and worked at big Angus Steak Barn in Allentown.. '75 to '79! 😉

[@danbasta3677]

From my reading of these good for nothing pests, they came from Scranton, Pennsylvania. If I were you, sir, I would fire up your wood stove and let em have it! Burn em! Nobody wants them, nobody likes them.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@danbasta3677 yes. That would work! 👍

[@crowmigration8245]

My grandparents lived there and they said they came from a shipping barge overseas. This was in like 2006. I think some got into my luggage. Didn't see them a few years after that. Then it became a yearly thing, they got in through my AC units every year. Then past few years nothing. They just fly around mindlessly till they die. Never smelled anything despite crushing them sometimes. Usually catch and flush though.

[@db5145]

@@danbasta3677 I thought the skank came from Scranton. Proboscis strokers!!!

[@william_mac]

I'm in Idaho and have about an acre of land for my Farmers market. I used to grow all types of vegetables. One type was squash which is very easy to grow. But I had tomatoes, broccoli, radishes, lettuce, corn, and just about anything you could ever buy in your local produce department. Stink bugs killed my business in part. Way back when they started when people were unaware of this issue one year I saw the bug on my squash. I happen to be growing summer squash, zucchini in particular that year. It wasn't just one they were eating the entire squash. I examined the plants leaves and on the back side there were millions of eggs. I went to the next zucchini plant same thing same thing on another my whole crop is destroyed. Okay so I dug those plants up and burned them guess what? The next crop over which were tomato plants started showing signs of stink bugs and their eggs on the back side of the leaves. It pretty much put me out of business for a couple of years selling my vegetables is how I survive here. I made it though I had to stop the crop for a couple of years and move it to a different location on my property. I think I would like to express mostly that zucchini plants will attract these bugs if they're flying over your area.

[@natureatyourdoor]

So sorry to here of your battle with stink bugs!

[@coopergates9680]

That really sucks. I doubt there were enough wheel bugs or joro spiders around to eat them

[@jricknuts8067]

I'm also in Idaho. Found this video looking for ways to get them out of my house 😂

[@william_mac]

@@jricknuts8067 every year at about this time stink bugs fly in. Of course this is a great time of year to open your windows and doors and let the fresh air in. Big mistake. Stink bugs are smart they'll wait for you to open your door and crawl in your house. I have wasp spray this year. I'm going to mess them up my big time! LOL

[@misstowerflower_rapture_watch]

I had them invade my home so researched them a couple of years ago. This video was suggested by KZbin. I said I won't learn anything new but I'll watch it anyway. However, I learned alot from it and the comments. Your personality is enjoyable as well. Thanks. 😊

[@natureatyourdoor]

Ha! Thanks so much Nancy for your kind words. I have had over 3000 comments on this video since I made it so...i did an update you might like on what I learned from my viewers! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@misstowerflower_rapture_watch]

@@natureatyourdoor They're still hanging around, so I can't thank you enough!

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@misstowerflower_rapture_watch keep me posted!

[@patriciabivens8861]

The curses upon mankind right now doesn't have and power over God's children we are blood covered....by Jesus christ

[@ericrodriguezz215]

When I catch stink bugs I usually flush them down the toilet. Edit: Never thought I'd watch a 13 min video about stink bugs and actually enjoy it. Cheers!!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Eric Rodriguez 215 glad you liked the video! appreciate very much hearing from you! I hope you will check out my other videos where I try to make learning nature/science fun, cool but still factual! I hope i will hear from you again soon!

[@WisdombyExperience]

Please stop flushing.

[@cherie623]

@@WisdombyExperience No! Keep flushing!!

[@normabrammer39]

@@WisdombyExperience Agreed! Such a waste of precious water. Gather them in a sealed glass jar filled with water and dish soap. Empty once a week or so. Its not appealing to look at but we need to save our water resource.

[@realestatebykemi]

@Eric, that’s exactly what I always do as well.

[@JawTooth]

I like the stink bug trap. I need to make one. Last night I found one on me and it stunk up my hands since I was trying to take it outside. The smell is weird and hard to get out of your skin. Its smells like a lemon to me. They are really bad this year. I have rarely seen one until this year and now I see them a lot

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Jaw tooth! Thanks for your comments! I am fascinated how different people describe the odor differently and how horrible and long lasting it is for some. I address this in my lastest video: I hope you will check out my latest stink bug deterrent video which is based on over 1000 comments from viewers like you describing what they used and what worked to deter stinkbugs in their homes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@DougWilson-m6p]

We have been finding stink bugs in our house for the last 3-mths, mostly around sunlit windows. The largest find was in my home office, I removed a framed picture only to find approx 20 stink bugs on the wall behind the frame. After looking behind each frame in the office, we ended up with approx 30-40 of those little buggers. They were each easy to remove by knocking them into a cup of water. I found your video and watched it from beginning to end. I have to admit, I did not let them go back outside........they are now deceased.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Ha! Always hiding! 😁 (actually when I let them out in the winter they will actually freeze to death...so..same result...I just make it feel less intentional or premeditated! Lol!

[@mcdonols]

Just saw one in my house yesterday! Thanks for sharing such interesting information about them as well as gentle approaches to removing/excluding them. They are pretty cute, and I'm sure they have their use. Don't like to squish em. Perfect channel for me...subscribed!

[@natureatyourdoor]

They are like little ninja turtles! Welcome to my channel!

[@dorisreynolds8904]

I don't like squishing them so I take a paper towel and take them outside. They never go away. I've been finding them all winter. I find them just really annoying. Not dangerous.

[@annfisher3316]

I don't squish inside, that's when they stink, just do the tissue pick up and dispose outside.

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

@@dorisreynolds8904 fly swatters seem to work at my home. I dont feel the need to be overly nice to invaders.....

[@Shad0wmoses]

im envious that you can think they are cute. i turn into ninja alert mode when i see them, trying my best to sneak up on them. and when they move i turn into a panicking mess lmao.

[@adamn9410]

Great video, we have these dang bugs in our house. They seem to come into our attic, then recessed lighting, and bathroom exhaust fans. I bought new lighting that doesn't allow them to come into the light housing, I put screens on the exhaust covers, and I sealed all our windows. I also caulked the outer windows as well. This video is excellent because I'll make the "water/light" traps in the attic to attract and kill these pests! Oh, I also weatherized/sealed our attic ladder entrance too, that was HUGE!!!! Thank you so much for all the great info in the video!!!

[@natureatyourdoor]

You are so welcome Adam. Glad it was helpful! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! I hope there are some solutions here that will work for you! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@keysersoze4334]

Damn Adam you aint bs I need ya help, wt all do I need to do w my houses,or what's a good video to look up

[@darkfactory8082]

Good to know, I have thousands of those bugs in the garden decimating my tomatoes and nashis, so now I can try to ger rid of them the natural way. =) Didn't know that soapy water works.. Gonna try it immediately. Thanks for sharing.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Yes! I had several people comment that they spray soapy water on them an it is effective! Good luck and please let me know how it worked for you!

[@janh519]

I truly enjoyed the excellent information about stink bugs that you presented in this video! I am now 77 years young and I can certainly remember being bothered with stink bugs! Every summer when blackberry picking on our farm in E. KY, they could be found! We enjoyed blackberry picking in a large field that was full of blackberry bushes. Once, as a small child, I was picking blackberries with my Mother and I was thirsty, so I ate a large juicy berry, then another, and another...until I swallowed something that I should not have! Definitely a stink bug and I had an upset stomach quickly. It was late in the afternoon when this happened, so I soon got bathed and went to bed...with a tummy ache! About the time that my family got to sleep, my stomach was churning! Not long after that, it seemed that everything inside me came up! About the time my mother got me and my bed cleaned up, it happened again! I threw up three times! The next day my dear mother did laundry half a day because she had to bleach sheets to remove purple stains! Many, many years have passed and last summer a stink bug appeared at my front door!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Oh no! Quite a story! Thank you for sharing an enriching the channel experience! 👍😊

[@dawneendostert3576]

We had a horrible problem with the bugs. We ended up using a large shop vac with water that we added dish soap. Vacuumed them out of the wood,the cracks, cracks around windows,etc. worked great.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Good plan! 👍

[@2to-tango]

Great tip Frank! Thank you. I read that Spearamint oil and water can be sprayed around the house to hopefully prevent them from feeling comfortable enough to take habitat in your house for the winter.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Eihwazone! Thanks for sharing the Spearmint oil and water solution! I love these non-toxic non-chemical solutions to the problem. Thanks for share with our learning community here at NAYD!

[@christophergregory1]

I heard that works for many pesky bugs & rodents, but it doesn’t. The best that’s worked for stink bugs is the dish soap & water in a spray bottle. Then there all that non-chemical spray called VEVO. It works well w/ all kinds of bugs. I live in an area that’s surrounded w/ trees & grass.

[@bisonhappenstance]

Yeah, mints in general and Pennyroyal in particular, though it can be toxic, is what I heard back in the day for ants and others. Even "natural" solutions have risks, but at least we have some transparency about how they work and effect us.

[@zerxilk8169]

@@bisonhappenstance Remember Arsenic is all natural.

[@theresatrahan6282]

I grew up with these things. And I can remember my great grandmother showing them to me and telling me what they were. She was born in Louisiana in 1880. Sooo they've been here a lot longer than what you said. I grew up in Texas.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Your great grandmother was RIGHT!!!!!!!! My apologies. Apparently I failed to make it clear that this ONE species The Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs had a "documented" circa 1996 arrival time. Of course, we have always had our familiar NATIVE stink bug species around forever as a familiar part of our natural native insect community. Our native stink bugs do not multiply like this and invade homes in mass numbers in winter . I hope I CLARIFY this distinction and explain how to distinquish native stink bugs from this ONE invasive sps. the BMSB! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@lorabor8967]

Texan here, in the sixties and seventies growing up, saw them alot in the Rio grand valley, close to the Mexican border.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@lorabor8967 of course our native stink bugs have always been a familiar part of our natural insect communities see my clarification here between natives and and this one invasive BMSB! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@deborahpokerwinski3014]

Greetings from Buffalo, NY! I live in the southern tier, rural area of New York and have an abundance of stink bugs in the Spring and Fall, now I know why! I call them Dopey Bugs because they seem slow and harmless. I've never smelled a stink bug because I won't kill them. I scoop them up and put them in the garage to get them out of the house or away from my cats. My husband thinks I'm crazy since the same ones are probably coming back into our house! Thank you for sharing this information, very informative! Debbie

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Deborah. And Welcome Buffalo New York!! We call ours "George" when we only have one or two clumsy ninja turtle like guys around. Sadly, many people have 100's or even thousands in their homes! I will be up near Cornwall New York to visit my daughter and grandchild in coming weeks!! Stay tuned for a New York State episode!! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! I hope there are some solutions here that will work for you! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@loganweiler1218]

I was born in 1947 and grew up in Harlan Kentucky (the mountains of Southeast Kentucky). I remember as a pre-schooler being careful not to step on the Stink Bugs on the church steps. We also had lots of Kudzu which I understand was from Japan.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Yes..we have several species of common NATIVE stinkbugs ! Thanks for share!

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

How about ladybug infestation from 90s. All over the house every year until about 2004

[@minosdaking3951]

Thanks for the video! My wife and I just bought a house. We have quite the lady bug population and now just recently seeing some stink bugs. This helps a lot thank you. I see the thumbnail for your ladybug video which I will be watching next!

[@natureatyourdoor]

You are welcome Minos! yes...I have two videos on the lady beetles also an update on stink bugs!!!! :-) Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@patriotr.behnke3086]

I’m in Oregon, I find them in my attic. I run a 325 loader at work. Every year in the fall. I get hundreds of them crawling all over it. It only lasts like a week or so. Nice video, I love your up beat personality. You remind me of Steve Irwin 👍🏻 Just subscribed 🇺🇸

[@natureatyourdoor]

I wonder why the loader attraction? Warmth? Thanks for great compliment! Result of 35 years of trying to get a 16 year olds attention in my biology class!! But yeah..i try to "bring it" in every video!

[@TEX-704]

Nobody cares about your loader. 😩

[@jeanmartin6410]

@@TEX-704 I care about his loader! Don’t ass-use.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@TEX-704 ? Please be nice on my channel!

[@patriciareed3510]

Same here in southern Oregon,they showed up in the hundreds in early Fall and still having a few here an there in the house in Jan usually on the lamp shades. Yuckkk! Thanks for the info

[@leonawilson9618]

I just moved here to Alabama this past year, and those little critters are everywhere. I don't recall having a problem in FL. Thank you for the information. Everything you described they do, they have done, especially the dive bombing at night when I get on my phone. Glad I found your channel.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Leona! Glad you discovered my channel! Welcome to Nature at Your Door! Ask me questions anytime!

[@leonawilson9618]

@@natureatyourdoor Thank you so much. So glad I found your channel. God Bless.

[@saramiller1746]

I just stumbled on this video and I’m so excited to watch more!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thank you Sara Miller! Thats awesome I am excited to have you a part of our NAYD learning community! Watch ...enjoy...go outdoors and send me questions anytime. I love engaging my viewers !

[@TSIRKLAND]

My family and I live in Illinois- Chicago area. We first started seeing stink bugs several years ago. We didn't used to, and we wondered why they started appearing all of a sudden. Interesting to learn from your video how they only came to the U.S. in the mid-90s. Probably took a few years to get from the east coast to the midwest; makes sense! They fly into the lamps and make an annoying sound; they leave spots and stains, as you said. Our house is adjacent to a large nature preserve, so we get a lot of "nature" at our house. But when the nature comes inside and makes a pest of itself, that's not so pleasant. We just may try that water-dish method; we hate having 'em around. Thank you for making this informative video!

[@natureatyourdoor]

yes...they are spreading across the country...I have had viewers in Washington State and into Canada reporting their presence as well! thanks for sharing your experience with us here at NAYD! Please check out my latest stinkbug video on pesticide-free deterents that worked for my viewers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@madie72451]

Peppermint oil in water sprayed on windows were you see them works!!!

[@ravenmcminn8094]

Thank you for this video! These stink bugs are a plague upon my house and they're driving us crazy.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Glad to help, Raven!

[@richblackman1]

Terro stinkbug spray is the only thing that works for me. Kills on contact. It's a foaming spray

[@fineroyal5780]

Use peppermint oil that keeps them out. When you see them in the house, use dishwashing liquid or clothing detergent mixed with water & it kills them instantly.

[@ameliorationstation7081]

There was a huge problem with stink bugs destroying crops on PA farms a few years ago. They released wasps to eat larvae and/or eggs. You should probably release a lot of wasps in your house. Hope that helps. They release pheromones that attract others. Try cleaning your windows with dish soap and antibacterial wipes once a week for a bit. ...or that wasp thing. There is also fire as a last resort. All sound advice.

[@claudiaharjes668]

I keep a jar of water and Dawn in the closet, When I see one I take off the lid, put it below the stink bug if it is on a window or wall, and they just jump in!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Lol! Yep...they take the dive! Good plan!

[@ryobishayne2011]

Thank you for making this! I recently found one in the middle of my wall and scared the heck out of me then found one between my window curtains and smashed it bc it scared me w it’s noise! But now I know what to do bc the complex manager had no idea what I was talking about! And everyone kept saying it was a roach🤦🏻‍♀️ I appreciate you making this!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Ryobi Shayne....I am smiling about your complex manager and the others thinking it was a roach! Ha! thanks for share. Glad you liked my video. I appreciate your comment very much.

[@npcwill283]

@@natureatyourdoor Imagine having a complex manager so on top of his shit ! A stink bug report turns into we have to bomb everything it could have been a roach !

[@christophergregory1]

Yeah that noise they make is crazy!!!! Also roaches scatter when u surprise them or try to kill them. They don’t just freeze. These bugs don’t move & if they do it’s very slow movement. Also 🗣WHO THE HELL CAN’T YELL THE DIFF BETWEEN A ROACH & A DANG STINKBUG?!🤷🏽‍♀️ Ur super is an idiot!😂😂😂😂

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

Thanks for the information. We have them in our house and they ARE an annoyance. I'm not a bug person and this house seems to attract all different kinds from the stink bugs to wasps to large brown crickets to really creepy looking centipedes! It's as if they know I am afraid of bugs!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Here are more helpful ideas that might solve some of these problems. (Check out my recent paper wasp video too! I have them in my house as well as invasive lady bugs! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@susangregory8060]

Peter Winston Aldredge You may need to call someone who deals with pests. If you have wasps, you probably have a bunch of spiders somewhere too since that is one on their main things they eat (who knew?). I never kill wasps because they eat spiders but I don't particularly want them on my porches. Out lawn guy has an amazing bug control but I don't know what it is called. Cats LOVE centipedes, by the way!

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

@@susangregory8060 We had our house painted and wood rot replaced this summer and I have already seen a decrease in pests inside the house. Hopefully, the wasps will move on too!

[@TheWilder30]

My old house was like 100 Years old so there was cracks everywhere they could get In plus my house was surrounded with trees. This was 2012. I had to have seen at least 10,000 of them that Year. I was was killing them 10 at a time multiple times a day. My window seals had just piles of them dead. When I moved I moved to apartments and there was a big tree outside and they were coming Into my apartment but not as bad. I was seeing like 10 a day. They cut the tree down about five years ago and I probably have seen about 10 total since then. I used to see lots of them In our hall ways but don't see them there anymore. But I do have lady bugs everywhere but that's a fair trade. Good Video.

[@KennDewh]

Very awesome video. I think most of the stink bugs come from our firewood. I live on a wooded lot, so we get free firewood. When I bring the wood inside, I keep it in plastic storage buckets. Most bugs die and fall to the bottom of the bucket, but occasionally one escapes.

[@natureatyourdoor]

I bring them in on firewood too!

[@f0xygem]

Greetings from stinkbug Ground Zero! I haven't seen the stink bugs in my house for the past few years. I asked my friend Jane, who lives in New Tripoli, what was going on with them. And she said, "The birds are eating them; they have developed a taste for spicy food. I used to get dive-bombed every spring. They would congregate on the ceiling as they were waking up. And then before I knew they were there, they would they would divebomb me directly in the center of my hairline. I suspect there's a pheromone there that was attracting them. I don't know whether they thought of me as a rival or a potential mate. Either way it didn't work out.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Funny story, Mare Graphix! I HATE the surprise attacks by these notoriously clumsy fliers! Good news on ths birds I hope that is the beginning of a nationwide trend! Thanks for share!

[@bakenbeans420]

@@natureatyourdoor They certainly are clumsy fliers! They just kind of bumble around, crashing into things, especially the back of my head!

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@bakenbeans420 exactly! Lol!

[@davidtwombly3963]

Absolutely enlightening. Just recently found the Stink Bug in my home in Maine this winter. Thank you for the insight.

[@natureatyourdoor]

HI David! Thanks for kind word! Please check out my latest on stinkbug deterrents based on over 1000 viewer comments on what they tried and what worked for them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@ReigningWomban]

While I was immensely creeped out by this, I kept watching for the helpful information. Thank you. Now, I know the proper identity of this thing to report it to my pest control.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Ha! Yes...close-up world of insects spiders Centipedes and such can be creepy! Thanks for hanging in and learning! And thank you for taking time to comment!

[@ReigningWomban]

@@natureatyourdoor you are most welcome!

[@alisontaylor4880]

Thank you for this topic. We do have stink bugs in our home. They seem to be attracted to light, as many bugs are, so we use a Victor flea trap, or other flea trap. This not only works for fleas, but also for other insects. Stink bugs, spiders, fleas, ticks, gnats, flies and other crawlies. I don't like to kill anything either. But if they do millions of dollars in damage . . .

[@natureatyourdoor]

Agreed! Thanks for share!

[@tag1462]

I remember in 2011 the place where I was living at the time was massively invaded by stink bugs. Not the one or two, like you showed, but atleast a hundred! And that was on one window alone. The other window only had about a score. Both west and southwest facing windows. Naturally, I get called upon to take care of the problem and my solution was a leaf blower. Opened up the windows and air blasted those buggers outdoors. Like you, I don't believe in killing needlessly ( unless it's ticks or skeeters ) Side note: I did notice an increase in bird activity around that corner of the house, and a few wolf spider funnels had signs of gourmet eating.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Oh my gosh tag1462! A veritable INVASION! And another site specific creative solution to the problem...lol! Interesting post invasion predatory oberservations! At my house is on windows facing same direction as you!

[@cherylebbing199]

I'd rather have stink bugs instead of wolf spiders, or any spider for that matter. Sounds like the stink bugs have taken up housekeeping between your walls. Does your window area smell funny? That may be why. Good luck.

[@cherylebbing199]

Omg...bird farts??!!!

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@cherylebbing199 oh nooooooo!😂😉

[@tag1462]

@@cherylebbing199 lol love it!

[@brittanyblevins2506]

I have vacuumed a few up into my vacuum and it's like they explode when I do that. The smell gets everywhere! Loved this video. Thank you for doing this your passion for this makes me want to learn more!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Oh nooooooo! On vacuum cleaner. My did not do that...i think they are moisture starved...and thank you for kind comments! This is why I do channel...for you!

[@nonbiz1520]

I check for them before I vacuum. Your vacuum is done afterwards.

[@aliannah1356]

every time you vacuum your house will stink that is why I never buy used vacuums YUCK

[@michaelmerck7576]

Use a cordless vac that you can empty out after each use as for odor just put a sprinkle of baking soda in the bottom of the canister before you vacuum them up

[@jon420]

One drunken evening, I watched a stink bug circle around the top of my desk lamp shade for almost an hour. Just walking and walking and walking endlessly. They are rediculous

[@natureatyourdoor]

Lolololol! I can picture it! Thanks for share!

[@555orestes]

The roasting pan and desk lamp is a good idea but the problem is when it gets full of stink bugs it really reeks. I put several widemouth jars half full of soapy water (Jars of Death) around the house. When I see a monster I scoop it up and screw the lid on, so no smell. When I have a cornucopia of stink bug soup marinade I dump them outside or bury the soup. Also I live in a big old house so caulking all the windows isn’t the feasible option. I put some lavender essence and water in a sprayer and use it around windows and doors. It seems to work ok. But I have serious bug phobia so I welcome any and all help

[@natureatyourdoor]

I agree with you on the soup! I change water frequently. Did you see my video on pesticide free stink bug deterrents?

[@555orestes]

@@natureatyourdoor Yes! Very helpful! I have an infuser and many of the oils you mention. My problem is I had to stop because they were not healthy for my 8 cats. But If will focus an atomizer spray they should be safe. Drier sheets were a fail for me. I will spray everything with Dawn. I have seen the future and they will creep in our graves. But thanks to you, not today.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@555orestes lol right? Re last comment! 😖

[@lindawinchell7346]

Thank you SO much for this info! I live on a farm and lately even on the inside enclosed porch I've had a VERY hard time just relaxing due to a bombardment of these horrible creatures!!!

[@natureatyourdoor]

You are welcome Linda. Here are some more ideas from viewers...that work...that will help you relax I hope. Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@zeyv4551]

I also live on a farm. I raise guineas so I didn't have issues with these stink bugs. Then there was about a 2 1/2 year period where I didn't have any guineas and let me tell you, I thought there was a stink bug apocalypse or something. Well, when I realized that the guineas helped keep them at bay, I went out and bought like 30 baby guineas...the year after and until now, I have not had an issue at all... if I am lucky, I might see one.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@zeyv4551 awesome!

[@burtw.9018]

Very interesting video sir. I live in Michigan and I've noticed these bugs here the last two or so years. I fed one to a pet spider I had and they definitely stink had when being attacked. The spider didn't like the smell but he did eat the stink but by the next day.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thanks for share Burt! I watched a praying mantis eat one two...every part of body!

[@kimlersue]

@@natureatyourdoor Good...I was worried they had no natural enemies here in the Americas.

[@theodorethompson9032]

ever try feeding it june bugs?

[@kimlersue]

​@@theodorethompson9032 I hate those the most

[@deborahfoster3928]

In your video, you said they started being noticed in 1996. I'm 68 years old, and I've seen stink bugs all my life here in TN. But, they were always a green color. The grey ones, I've noticed over the past couple years.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Deborah. You are exactly right. Apologies for not making that clear. Please check out my latest video where I clarify the distinction between natives and non native brown marmorated stink bug. I hope I fixed that! Thanks for bring this up! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@deborahfoster3928]

@@natureatyourdoor I just started following you. enjoy your videos. That big ole spider gave me chills 😆😆😆

[@innocent718bk]

I live in Knoxville and the grey's are a plague, they go in electrical stuff too, I'm surprised that they don't have a natural enemy

[@usaaircraft]

i find they like to hide in clothes or curtains and if they are out and about and see you they head for the hills to hide back in a dark cloth or curtain.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Yes. That sounds like typical behavior. Thanks for sharing your interesting observations with me and viewers! It enriches the channel learning experience!

[@ashjankins960]

I have a kitchen window spider. She’s living on stick bugs atm. FTR, I love my kitchen window spider. She’s welcome to stay & eat the stink bugs.

[@natureatyourdoor]

This is great! 😊😊😊

[@LouiseQuoVadis]

Thank you so much for posting this video. You did a great job of teaching us about stink bugs. Also, you provided us with good information on how to get rid of them without breaking the bank. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@natureatyourdoor]

You are welcome Louise!

[@onemoremisfit]

I noticed these here in IL about 2 years ago. The biggest nuisance I have with them is they startle me with the low loud sound of their wings into thinking I have a hornet buzzing me. And I don't need them in the garage when I'm painting something important. Otherwise they are a benign pest like the invasive Asian lady beetles we have here, except the latter is prolific by the shovelful when they seek shelter in my sheds. I have an attached garage so there's no stopping a few stinkbugs wandering in. A few appear in the house over the winter and I clobber them with a flyswatter. So far I haven't noticed any odor. These things are also not as prolific as box alder bugs we have here, which I have hundreds on my south wall. Due to their size I hope they don't get that numerous. It's good to know they are pretty much harmless. I have farmers with corn and soy crops around me here, I don't know if they are any real threat to those farmers. It's the farmers that brought the Asian ladybird beetles here in the 1970s to control aphids, and they over proliferated due to lack of predators.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Onemoremisfit. Thanks for sharing your experiences and observations. I did a video on the asian lady bugs and said they were harmless and got lots of FEEDBACK from people that have been bitten. Have you been bitten by Asian lady bugs?

[@onemoremisfit]

@@natureatyourdoor Yes they will get on the back of my neck or in my shirt occasionally and bite. It isn't terribly painful, just an annoying pinch. I'd rather have that than stumble into a nest of yellow jackets, which I've done before. Or have chiggers or skeeters get up my pants leg an leave a string of welts that itch for a week. The lady beetle's bite has no sting or itch. They really swarm after the first frost on sunny autumn days, that first frost kicks them into shelter seeking mode and they get into everything by the handful. That's when you're most likely to get one on you or in your shirt, otherwise during summer I hardly notice them.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@onemoremisfit I enjoy your shares a and the details of YOUR experiences! Comments and observations like your enriches our NAYD learning community! I look forward to hearing from you again! !

[@streetcarp475]

@@natureatyourdoor those dang orange lady bugs definitely will bite! But not very often- I've absolutely been bitten by them a few times! What an interesting video and you are a great host ! Thank you !

[@natanpierce495]

Great. Thanks. I had a 3 story house in Philadelphia, (2003) that was quite overrun by stink bugs. To tall to maintain and calk. Then I moved to central PA in 2011,(i a little hut style home) many many on side of house in fall. What I do...get strong house, (high water pressure helps, but not a machine, just strong flow from hose) attach a soap dispenser on house with a little Dove soap or mild dishwashing detergent. Spray the whole side of house, (Western side) and watch em drop. They still get in. My 3 story house was too tall for me to get on a ladder and calk every nook and cranny, but my smaller hut is easier. In the spring there are still many trying to get out, but the soapy water and hose seems to limit the amount I have in spring on the warmer days.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Wow. Natan you have had more than your share of stink bugs!!! BTW...I got my BS in bio at Lehigh U and my MS in ed at U of penn! And taught my first year at Upper Darby high school!

[@catherinesutter2528]

I loved this video. It's interesting when they came to the US, because I don't remember them as a child. I sent the video to my friend who is in a garden club that teaches children at a pre-school. they have named the group "Little Sprouts."

[@natureatyourdoor]

That is awesome Catherine! Thanks for sharing. I of course have many more videos perfect for sharing with children about cool things in nature! Much more pleasant then stink bugs. You may want to ck out my latest followup episode on stink bugs.! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0 Btw I am always available to answer children's questions!

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

I have had quite a few of these in my house, but I have handled them gently with no problems. I have never smelled the "stink".

[@natureatyourdoor]

I have done same and didn't smell stink either!

[@kathie6585]

I don't hurt them.

[@chattahuffman5117]

It is awful.

[@lindakluth5418]

Your video was soooo informative. Thank you! Throwing out sometimes 2 stinkbugs per day. They are driving me crazy. So good to know they are just looking for heated environment and are not reproducing. I freaked out and spilled my drink the other day because I found one on my arm! Needless to say my ottoman now has a wine stain!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Oh no on ottoman wine stain! Check out my reaction in lastest video as I am dive bombed and jump as well! :-) Thanks for kind words! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@judyrobinson2282]

Inside my home I vacuum with the hand held Dyson, eject the contents into a bucket of boiling water outside my door. DONE. But the pan and light concept I will be doing in my craft cottage outdoors. Thanks for THAT tip!

[@natureatyourdoor]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing as well what works for you!

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Very interesting!! Been finding these things in my Apt lately. I wondered why, this video answered everything I was wondering about! Extremely good explanations and information. Subscribed!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thank you Musicfan! I appreciate everything you said! And welcome to NAYD! Comments like yours give me energy and enthusiasm you see in all my videos and push me to keep improving my product! Btw...ck out my latest on BMSB ...one year later..let me know if you think production value has improved! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@jasonlitz3523]

I was surprised to hear you say these were first recorded here in 1996. I was born in 1974 and here in Columbus, Georgia we have had stink bugs all my life. Certainly all through the 80s. They are identical to what you were showing except ours might be a bit more grey in color. We've always called them stink bugs too. I recently had a number of them show up from boxes that were in my mom's garage which is why I watched the suggested video. I am now very curious as to this timeline discrepancy.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Yes! Correct! We have always had stink bugs around! A common native natural to our environment and ecology. My video is focused on this one particular...not native species. Also known as shield bugs...they do all look very similar ...of course same family. On closer examination : The Brown Marmorates Stink Bug species is the only species with the dark and white banding on edge of abdomen and on antenna! Thanks for asking! Good point!

[@jasonlitz3523]

@@natureatyourdoor Thanks for the clarification. The most interesting thing I took from the video is the number of different species.

[@dalewilson5167]

I'm 64 and from rural South Carolina. I'm with you that they've been around since I can remeber.

[@g8trlvrjr]

I'm from Milledgeville and we definitely had stink bugs as far back as I can remember!!

[@karencolon5152]

The one's from Asia must do better "over-wintering", because I had never seen any stink bugs til the '90's here in NY.

[@victorcontreras9138]

Really learned something new. This is because the stinkbug I've been familiar with is black and shiny. When disturbed, it sticks it's rear up and emits a bad smell as a defense.

[@cherylebbing199]

You mean he was one of those that sprays stinkyness your way? Get out your umbrella! LOL!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Victor...i think the black shiny one is a stink BEETLE! A Coleoptera not a hemipteran! Google stink beetle and tell me what you think.👍

[@victorcontreras9138]

@@natureatyourdoor Without a doubt you are right! It's just that as kids, most everything was a bug to us. We didn't know how to differentiate a bug from a beetle. Thanks for the comment, your expertise is greatly appreciated.⚠️

[@denisesefton3781]

Thanks Frank...very informative. I listened intently to see if they have some kind of market value!!! You know, way down in Mexico they crush them in a molcajete bowl and make salsa...and yes they eat it!

[@natureatyourdoor]

I have had comments from other countries where they are collected and toasted for a crunchy flavorfull snack!

[@indianamamad4701]

Thank you!!! I’ve never seen or heard of these guys till I moved to Indiana from California. I live surrounded by corn fields so I have my fair share of the rascals! You helped tremendously!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Indiana MamaD! You are welcome. Here is more help that came from viewer feedback! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@Squillaempusa.]

"rascals". Lol. I like to call them bastards. Or stinky f****ers.

[@JacquelineMcIntoshNo1]

We never had those in our area until about five years ago. I'd never heard of them before. Upstate New York here. I was told they smell, but I have no problems in picking them up and setting them out the window or door.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Some people...like me... CAN NOT smell them at all. for others it is horrendous!!! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! I hope there are some solutions here that will work for you! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@yrdGBA]

Seen more in Southern Indiana this year than any other time that I can remember

[@natureatyourdoor]

Same here in Virginia! Everywhere in the state! Thanks for S. Indiana bio geography share!!

[@cheridugan2925]

I agree I'm in Indiana as well and there were a bunch.so annoying.i hate those stinkbugs.tu for the great info.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@cheridugan2925 they are really peaking across the country and Canada!

[@mandicarlson7239]

My son and I love your videos so much and go on bug hunts a lot. Nice to be enlightened on the stink bug we see so much! Also because of the bess beetle video we found one the next day under an old pile of fire wood. Thanks so much!

[@natureatyourdoor]

That is so great! Glad you are out exploring together! You comment makes all my effort worthwhile!

[@marshaturner9935]

Very informative video. Cleared up a lot of questions I had. You spoke in terms anyone could understand. Thank you.

[@natureatyourdoor]

HI Marsha! Thanks so much! That is my specialty and what I seek to do so I really appreciate your comment very much!!! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@russgould707]

He would make a horrible politician.

[@chuckreed2677]

I'm in SW Indiana and built a new home in the woods in 2010. Stink bugs have always been around here, I learned what they were called as a child (I'm 61). This year though I've found a few in my home which seemed strange and is why your video title caught my eye. This is the first year I recall them getting inside. My home is brick and sealed pretty tight. Now I know what to look for to tell if my bugs are this invasive species. Very informative and well presented information. Glad to know they aren't going to do any serious damage. Thank you.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Chuck. I confused more than one person about native stink bugs versus non natie. Apparently I failed to make it clear that this ONE species The Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs had a "documented" circa 1996 arrival time. Of course, we have always had our familiar NATIVE stink bug species around forever , as you said "stink bugs have always been around here" as a familiar part of our natural native insect community. Our native stink bugs do not multiply like this and invade homes in mass numbers in winter . I hope I CLARIFY this distinction and explain how to distinquish native stink bugs from this ONE invasive sps. the BMSB! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@PoppaMagiViewsNovember]

Great video! I've seen these bugs, but didn't know what they were until watching this video. It reminds me of watching an excellent show on Animal Planet. This is very informative, specific, and enlightening of what may be seen right around your house! Lovely work!

[@natureatyourdoor]

AWE POPPA!! you just made my day. All the things I strive for... I made this video a year ago... my recent videos are so much better in production value now. I hope you will watch some of my most recent shares! Great video! I've seen these bugs, but didn't know what they were until watching this video. It reminds me of watching an excellent show on Animal Planet. This is very informative, specific, and enlightening of what may be seen right around your house! Lovely work!

[@living4christistheonlyway403]

I looked right past the stink bug. I was looking at the beautiful design of your home and the view is Amazing.❤️🙌🏼🙏🏽

[@natureatyourdoor]

Lol! Thank you..i actually designed and built the house myself. I did all the stone work too! I also built the log cabin on the pond that appears in other episodes from,tulip, poplar I felled on property! I need to do an episode on that too!

[@gillgetter3004]

Had a whole bunch in a pair of insulated coveralls hanging in garage. Brought them in last winter to warm them up, had stink bugs all over floor below them. Washed them then there was dozens stuck to side of washer dead. I have an apple tree few feet out back garage door. I don’t use the apples but the deer do, but I can see where they come from!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Aaaaaaggghhh! Gill Getter what a nightmare! Thanks for sharing another graphic example of what a nuisance these invasive insects can be! I found 30 or 40 under my motorcycle cover yesterday! Ack!

[@nonbiz1520]

Oh no! I get mad when I get one in my vacuum cleaner! But then I inspected the window frames. I had to have pulled 350 of the bastards in 10 minutes. Replaced the windows since then. They can squeeze down to the width of a nickel to invade our houses.

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

Just had one flying over my ears at 3 AM. I was like... I'm not dreaming I heard a mini helicopter. WTF. Then I looked for it and there it is. The stink bug.

[@natureatyourdoor]

they are such bumbling flyers and always seem to crash land into my head when I am reading!

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

@@natureatyourdoor yeah thanks for the video explaining things! I think I've never seen one or paid attention, they're not very common in France.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@planetary-rendez-vous I saw one in our house in switzerland last summer! My wife accused me of bringing it in a suitcase from America!

[@eileenone8665]

I love bugs, but not in the house. ❤️ Thank you for the Stink bug information, it's so helpful since I'm seeing them around the inside of my home now that it's so cold outside. Like you, I don't like to kill bugs. Spiders 🕷 are transferred lovingly out doors at my house. I know I'm weird!🤗

[@natureatyourdoor]

I have now a "bugZooka" so I can transfer even wasps safely outdoors!

[@caliginousmoira8565]

i usually leave the spiders alone .... unless it's a brown recluse..... then, well......... my bee's an wasp's stay outside(mostly) around my plants and they don't attack me while i'm working with the plants they just do their thing....

[@BytheWay333]

Not here til the 90s? We had stink bugs when I was a kid…I’m 65…southeast Missouri. They looked the same as these. Hmmmmm…interesting info about them anyway…thanks!

[@natureatyourdoor]

This species..invadive NON Native species; the Brown Marmorated stink bug is subject of this video. Of course...many native species here have always been a part of our natural "balanced " ecology! (Over 4500 species of "shield bug" species in the world!)

[@loisosborne2204]

So much info. ! I'm in Ohio this is the first year my house had almost been taken over with sink bugs, so I took a fly swatter put duct tape around sticky side out and then carefully capture the stinkers. It works very well !! I've been getting rid of a large amount. But they are always lurking. I enjoyed your educational video. Look forward to the next one.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Sorry to hear that!! you will really like my latest...one year later ...that is based on viewer experiences such as yours! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@sheilayagodzinski5747]

We've had bad years with them coming in and flying around in the house. I live surrounded by fields in Western Massachusetts. Just saw one last night in computer room fly towards me shut of the light and left if it was warm out i would have caught it and brought it outside. There seems to be less this year in the house, is that possible do they have cycles or could they be dying down in this area , actually the farmers spray insecticide around maybe that did it.

[@melvinmcdowell1902]

Stink bugs been around along time..I remember them all over the place in the early 70's and that was in Quincy Illinois which is on the banks of the mississippi river about mid way in state

[@natureatyourdoor]

That is correct Melvin McDowell. You are exactly right! We have many native species of stink bugs that lived with checks and balances of our natural ecology. This one is new and over populating!

[@tulanzuya]

@@natureatyourdoor I wonder if the marmorated ones are any threat to the native species? We had the green stink bugs where I grew up on the eastern seaboard and would hate to think they would be in any danger. They're kind of pretty.

[@catherineperry7967]

I was born in west Texas in 1951 and remember being told the "bug" I saw regularly was a "Stink-bug". It was identical to the Brown Mormorated. So, to my way of thinking, this critter came to the U.S. long before the 1990s and I further suspect it is indigenous.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Yes ..of course...I was born in '57! We have always had familiar NATIVE stink bugs around. Just not this particular species. My apologies. Apparently I failed to make it clear that this ONE species The Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs ( Halyomorpha halys) had a "documented" circa 1996 arrival time. Of course, we have always had our familiar NATIVE stink bug species around forever as a familiar part of our natural native insect community. Our native stink bugs do not multiply like this and invade homes in mass numbers in winter . I hope I CLARIFY this distinction and explain how to distinquish native stink bugs from this ONE invasive sps. the BMSB! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@dijohns4018]

Interesting!😊

[@barrymayes6244]

I was also wondering about the green version i often saw in Tennessee in the 1970s.

[@rodm8113]

@@barrymayes6244 The green stink bugs are called Chinavia Hilaris. They are native to north America and are everywhere in the eastern US and Canada

[@GrannysGarage333]

I came to see if anyone else felt like we had stink bugs… thanks for the clarification!

[@WondersInTheWasteland]

Cut the top of a water bottle (before the diameter reduces to the mouth) invert it inwards, fill with a couple inches of soapy water for good scoop-able trap. Filling a squirt bottle with warm soapy water and flushing the cracks and crevices of windows and doors in the fall helped a bit. The tray of soapy water under a concentration of light sounds promising! Thanks for sharing! These little guys get themselves into all kinds of mischief, and there are legions of them.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thanks for sharing techniques that you found that REALLY WORK!

[@timsteinkamp2245]

I found they liked cardboard so I got rid of all cardboard boxes for storage and use all plastic. Living in a motorhome I think they can squeeze into the weep holes in the windows or the seals on slide outs. One year when it would warm up in the spring10 to 20 would come out daily for a few weeks until they all left and fly to the south facing windows and I had a small container from the hospital with a lid and would capture them and throw them outside. Sometimes they would give a stink but not usually. Like you said seal up the house and always use screens.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thank for share Tim Steinkamp! Yes...the love cardboard, tarps and anything in layers. I have experienced very similar observations as yours. Thanks for sharing with me and our NAYD learning community!

[@janicenowicki9044]

This was very informative. Thank you for making this. I always wondered what these guys ate, I never catch them in the act. I have tons of house plants and a small veggie/fruit garden in the summer (zone 5B) so they spend a long time hanging out in the warm house with us. We don't bother them much though and they in turn keep their "stink" to themselves :)

[@natureatyourdoor]

You are welcome Janice! Glad you found the video informative. You many want to see my update...one year later: Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@gwenbaggett3419]

You are fortunate. We have so many that you can smell them when you walk into certain rooms. They are not only INvasive here, they are PERvasive!

[@kansasross]

If they are indeed Soldier Bugs, they don't stink at all. They are beneficial in your garden and you should try to protect them outstide where it doesn't freeze in winter. The soldier bug is the mortal enemy of the stink bug. We are pleased to have them.

[@grandwonder5858]

They also eat other insects as well from what I've gathered!

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

Last summer I battled them in my tomatoes They cause white damaged places in the fruit and I hate them !

[@AP-gb3eh]

A few years ago I had them swarm the back of my house. I filled spray bottles with dawn dish soap and water and sprayed them consistently for a couple months. No poison and every time it rained it rinsed off easily. You will know their around indoors when plants have shriveled areas

[@natureatyourdoor]

I am hearing more and more good things about the use of soap! I incorporated ideas such as yours in my latest video: Please check out my most recent update on Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@economixrebel]

I have these guys all over the place, every time I open my back door like five of them fly in. I never worry about them, they just climb on the curtains and lampshades and if it's warm I put them back outside. If it's cold and they are in the way I pick them up and move them to my plants, then put them outside once it's warmer. I've never had one release that stuff that I know of, never smelled any kind of scent from them. I also haven't seen any kind of those droppings - and everything in my living room is white - white curtains, white lampshades, white windowsills, white carpets. I like them! They are a cute reminder that nature still exists when it's freezing outside.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thanks for sharing and your interesting observations! So much variability in nature!

[@ifuknewhatiknew]

Thank you for that video! I have these bugs in my house every year and didn't know why or what they were. Now I know! Very helpful.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Much more help here, thanks to my viewer input!! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! I hope there are some solutions here that will work for you! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@Lorie336]

I noticed these guys about 10 years ago where I live which is Northeast Ohio. I called them shield bugs because I didn't know what they were until someone told me it was a stink bug. I am not bothered with certain bugs in the house unless if course it's poisonous, but when it's Spring or Summer I catch and release. When it gets colder I let them stay because I know they are trying to keep warm and hibernate, it's mainly ladybugs and stink bugs. Didn't realize they like to eat fruits and veggies. I also have a hard time killing something with the exception of flies, mosquitoes, fleas/ticks, and wasps, also cockroaches if I were to ever encounter one. I have only smelt a stink bug one time and it was because he died and yes, it smells like rotten eggs, but it didn't last long. If you are careful and pick it up to place outside it won't release it's smell, I have never had that happen, plus plenty have died in our house, so having only one making the smell after it passed was different. I did notice last year we didn't have a lot, but we live next to a farmer so he may be using something to ward them off. This was cool and learned something about this strange bug.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi! Thanks for taking time to comment and share with me!!! 😊 Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@ginafriend1690]

I've heard about the soapy water but haven't done. Yes, I do get them. It's even crazier to see them on the outside of homes when it warms up in the sun. They cover it all. I'm in IL. Thanks for info. Good personality! 👍

[@natureatyourdoor]

HI Gina! Thanks for kind words.... I have friends that say....after a 35 year teaching career...its like I prepared my whole life to do this youtube channel! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@skyem4914]

I find these in my lamp shades where the lights are frequently on.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Yes! Sigh, me too.

[@tonyv8925]

This is what I use to control stink bugs...A small spray bottle, put about 2 tablespoons of cheap dish soap in the bottle and then fill with water and stir it well. Adjust nozzle to stream. Shoot the bugs until well wetted. As the solution dries it seals their breathing pores and they die. Biodegradeable and non toxic to the environment. I also use this solution for ants, wasps, earwhigs and other nuisance bugs.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hey Tony V great info and summary! You are spot on! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! I had several viewers say "Dawn" is best dish soap lol! I love the non toxic ...biodegred aspect of course! Good to share with our viewers! Thank you!!!

[@christophergregory1]

I tried this once the last time I seen one on my window screen in my bedroom & it worked fantastically!

[@cherie623]

Yep! Exatly what I use, I always have a bottle within reach

[@ellaova]

Youre likely a sociopath with the pleasure youre taking describing how you deprive a creature of lifd. You can literally just suck them up with a dust-bustse or sock on the end of the vac nozzle and put them outside. Actually easier and cleaner that the foul method youve described. Do you OWN a vacuum?

[@michelerussell5190]

@@ellaova I simply pick them up and take them outside. They do not bite.

[@margaretWestminster]

Very interesting but I have such a fear reaction to nearly every insect . I get chills knowing even more about them. I have had stink bugs stay in the house. Spiders are very frightening.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Margaret. I can see how these could be "creepy" looking and when they fly and buzz and randomly crash into you...well...that is a different story. See my pantomime of this event in my newest. I hope it will make you laugh! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@AJ-tp9bk]

Tell me about it! Spiders freak me out, too! I was pruning some of my potted flowers last summer when something bit me so hard on my finger! It hurt like H!!! Had to be a spider. Finger & hand got so puffy, blistered, infected and almost necrotic looking, but miraculously healed up after a couple of weeks without going for medical care.

[@blakespot]

I grew up in Yorktown, Virginia. We definitely had stink bugs like this (same shape, perhaps more brown -- and they STANK) in the window sills when I was 7-8 years old at least. That would be around 1978-80. They've been in the states definitely longer than the '90s.

[@natureatyourdoor]

HI Blake ! Yes... I am sure you saw stink bugs back then!!! for sure! My apologies. Apparently I failed to make it clear that this ONE species The Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs had a "documented" circa 1996 arrival time. Of course, we have always had our familiar NATIVE stink bug species around forever as a familiar part of our natural native insect community. Our native stink bugs do not multiply like this and invade homes in mass numbers in winter . I hope I CLARIFY this distinction and explain how to distinquish native stink bugs from this ONE invasive sps. the BMSB! Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@johnbingaman3645]

Nice seminar on those stinky bugs, I go to Allentown a lot so the market and different places never saw any over there but I have them at my place, I just take them outside they're sort of like a skunk, just be gentle with them and they won't stink, I tried down the sink then it stinks the whole sink, vacuum cleaner stinks I don't kill them just take them outside, they always poop though you see them do a lot of droppings, if you smash them it makes the smell that attracts other stink bugs...

[@natureatyourdoor]

HI John! I am a Lehigh grad and worked at Big Angus Steak Barn in Allentown in late 70"s LOL! see if some of these help: Please check out my most recent update on Pesticide-free Stink Bug deterrents that is based on over 1000 viewer comments on what viewers tried and what WORKED for them! Click: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XSXmpvpNJlrs0

[@prettyladie8327]

I’m in Georgia & I see them on my windshield every now & then, they like to hitchhike lol I always wondered what type of bug it was

[@natureatyourdoor]

I had them all over my white van when camping in Shenandoah National Park a few months ago!

[@F2a0bi0an5o]

They're pretty common here in Brazil too, we call them "Maria Fedida", which means "Stinky Mary" in english

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@F2a0bi0an5o so AWESOME to here from BRAZIL!!! 🇧🇷!!! So glad you found my channel! I celebrate culture, nations and diversity! I feel very priveledge to meet you! Very fascinating to me that these guys occur in Brazil..and I am always enchanted by local names! I hope I hear more from you as we compare and contrast what we have in common and what is unique to our countries! Thanks for sharing!

[@F2a0bi0an5o]

@@natureatyourdoor you're welcome :D

[@maelewis708]

Good afternoon good I’ll

[@peggydid]

We had a room at the end of our house that was really infected with stink bugs. We physically removed them, covering the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner so they couldn't get out between uses. (With masking tape!) Next year I put a couple of sonic plug-ins in that room, and we have barely any since. Hope this helps some folks! We rent an old house, and that's an easy fix!

[@natureatyourdoor]

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[@nicolec7290]

We have millions. Thanks I will try it

[@Emy53]

Why do they connect the odor of a stink bug with the smell of cilantro, which I enjoy and eat. I have smelled a stink bug because my employer had many of them, but I never associated that smell with cilantro. I can't recall what they mell like, but it's not cilantro.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@Emy53 that is often the description. I think it part some people really like cilantro and others hate it.

[@SylvesterCarl]

@@Emy53 Look at it this way: At least they don't smell like garlic. The stink bugs I have seen didn't seem to have a smell when bothered or squashed.

[@ryandann9362]

Thanks for the info. I find these bugs from time to time. I was afraid they'd do damage to my belongings, but now I'm not so worried.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Yes..in small numbers or on occasion in homes not need to fear..but in large numbers and outdoors in gardens and agriculture they can be very bad. Great video! I've seen these bugs, but didn't know what they were until watching this video. It reminds me of watching an excellent show on Animal Planet. This is very informative, specific, and enlightening of what may be seen right around your house! Lovely work!

[@JADub87]

Great video. I live in Missouri and they come without failure every year. This was very helpful. Good to know that they don't reproduce.

[@natureatyourdoor]

I have them trying to bust in here today in SW Va as well!

[@karyannfontaine8757]

I saw a stink bug in my home for the first time 3 years ago. I live in Connecticut. I catch them and put them outside to live another day. I have heard they have a terrible odour, although I have never encountered it. I had thought they were insects who migrated from the south. I think they are interesting, although they are aliens from Asia. They enjoy my orchids and house plants which is understandable. The proboscis is very impressive. Nice learning experience.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Kary Ann Fontaine! Thanks for sharing your observations, experience and geography! Your contribution truly enriches the learning experience of my channel. Truthfully ..we have many of the alien's indoors and I have never actually detected their odor. I think certain people lack the gene or odor receptor to smell it...while for others it is simply ---horrrreennnndoooozzzz! I hope you will peruse some of my other videos too...I think you will like what I do!

[@karyannfontaine8757]

@@natureatyourdoor I have subscribed to your channel. Is it possible that when I gently cup a stink bug loosely in my hand they do not fear I will hurt them?

[@natureatyourdoor]

I think that is quite possible. Several sps of insects when disturbed just drop as a first line of defense. Put cup underneath them and touch them and they should drop,in! Lol. Let me know if that works for you!

[@janetscott5252]

They smell if you smash 'em!

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@janetscott5252 they sure do!

[@lorrainemagarian2677]

Hi Frank! These critters don't necessarily go into dirty houses as yours was spotless. I see one or two ever

[@lorrainemagarian2677]

I do see one or two every so often and catch them in my big jar and flush them down the toilet. Will be sure to use the simple method you demonstrated, which easy and cheap. Thanks for the heads up!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Hi Loraine Magarian....lol. .. yes the Stink Bugs are not selective...old, new.... if you can find a way in. Glad my video was entertaining and useful! I hope you will check out some of my newer work... Production value is improved I think since this one!

[@AndiB111]

Thanks, Frank!..i'm in TN & see them occasionally over the yrs, out or in, but never many at a time (no garden). i asked a few folks if they knew what it was called, & i described it like you said, that the body was shaped like a shield...anyway, few knew the main name was 'stink bug'..lol.. Just yest., my cat was watching one on the floor...& i let it walk onto piece of paper & put it outside. Thanks for this information.

[@davidwilliams9795]

Middle Tennessee here. I've had plenty the past couple of years. This last Spring was like an INVASION.😳😂🤣😂

[@gwenbaggett3419]

I echo David Williams' reply above. I live between Nashville and Clarksville and have thousands of these blasted things. It is a never-ending battle here. :-(

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

Here in New York, I’ve only seen stink bugs occasionally, and it’s usually only one, not a bunch. But like with all insects and bugs that I try to remove from my living area, I usually take two solo-type cups, and try to trap them in between the two cups. And I walk them outside a distance from the house and deposit them in a wooded area. I don’t believe in killing living things either, if they’re not a direct threat to me and my family. The only exception would be flying stinging things, that need to be swatted. But that’s a rarity. Thank you for the information.

[@natureatyourdoor]

You are welcome! Great to hear from you ! Thanks for sharing your thoughtful post!