Stink Bug Control in West Central Minnesota
They show up in fall by the dozens, crawl across your windows all winter, and smell terrible when you squish them. Call (320) 682-2445 before they move in.
Call for Stink Bug ControlIdentifying Stink Bugs
Brown marmorated stink bugs are shield-shaped, about the size of a dime, and mottled brown-gray. They have alternating light and dark bands on their antennae and along the edges of their abdomen. You will recognize them instantly by the smell they release when threatened or crushed.
Signs of a Problem
Stink bugs congregate on south and west-facing walls in fall, soaking up the last warm sun before finding a way inside. You will see them clustering around windows, door frames, and siding seams. Inside, they show up on curtains, light fixtures, and window sills — especially on warm winter days when they wake up and wander.
Why They Invade
Stink bugs are overwintering pests, just like boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles. When fall temperatures drop in west central Minnesota, they look for protected spaces inside your walls, attic, and crawl spaces. They are not breeding inside your home — they are just hiding until spring. But they can show up in large numbers all winter long on warm days.
How We Treat Stink Bugs
Timing is everything. We apply a perimeter treatment in late August through September before stink bugs move to your walls. The barrier targets entry points around windows, doors, siding gaps, soffits, and utility penetrations. If they are already inside, we treat interior harborage areas to reduce the population through the winter.
Prevention Tips
Seal cracks around windows and doors with caulk. Repair torn screens and install door sweeps. Check where utility pipes and wires enter your house and fill gaps with expanding foam. Do not crush them inside — vacuum them up and empty the canister outside. Call (320) 682-2445 or request a free estimate to get your fall treatment on the schedule.
Stink Bug Control Reviews
"Mason was a great communicator and quick to deliver. Fall bug spray results were immediately effective."
"Very professional, prompt, and haven't seen a bug since."
"Mason is well mannered and professional when I ask questions. After 1 application you can see how well it works. I recommend him to everyone."
Stink Bug FAQ
Stink bugs enter homes in fall looking for a warm place to overwinter. They squeeze through cracks around windows, doors, siding, and utility penetrations. Once inside your walls, they stay dormant until warm days draw them out — sometimes in the middle of winter.
No. Crushing them releases the foul odor they are named for. Vacuum them up instead and empty the canister outside immediately. Better yet, let us treat your perimeter in fall before they get inside.
Late August through September is the window. Stink bugs start looking for overwintering sites when nighttime temperatures drop. A perimeter treatment before they move to your walls prevents the problem entirely.
They do not bite, sting, or cause structural damage. But they invade in large numbers, produce a strong odor when disturbed, and stain surfaces with their secretions. The sheer volume of them inside your home is the real issue.
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