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Youngstown & The Mahoning Valley => Mahoning Valley, in General => Topic started by: jay on October 07, 2013, 07:45:52 AM

Title: Stink Bugs In Youngstown
Post by: jay on October 07, 2013, 07:45:52 AM
I've noticed Stink Bugs all over the area this year.

Where did they come from?
According to a story in today's newspaper "researchers suspect they arrived in the United States in shipping containers from Asia."

This is just another reason not to buy imported goods.
Title: Re: Stink Bugs In Youngstown
Post by: Youngstownshrimp on October 07, 2013, 08:22:21 AM
So Jay produce everything yourself, I'm waiting for your leadership.
Title: Re: Stink Bugs In Youngstown
Post by: Towntalk on October 07, 2013, 08:35:32 AM
Stink Bug

The bugs don't bite or sting, but they do give off a foul odor when they are squashed. They're only about a half-inch long.
The bugs get into home through tiny cracks, holes and other openings in a home's exterior. Windows that seal poorly are a common entry point, said Dave Shetlar, another insect expert with Ohio State.
Title: Re: Stink Bugs In Youngstown
Post by: jay on October 07, 2013, 09:11:49 AM
Quote they do give off a foul odor when they are squashed

So don't hit them with a fly swatter or rolled up newspaper.  Catch them in a container and then "remove" them from your house.
Title: Re: Stink Bugs In Youngstown
Post by: Towntalk on October 07, 2013, 10:04:48 AM
If you find them getting into your house, do not let fresh fruit standing out on the counter uncovered.
Title: Re: Stink Bugs In Youngstown
Post by: sfc_oliver on October 10, 2013, 02:45:14 PM
Seems like I find one in the house on almost a daily basis...I pick them up with a tissue and give them a one way water slide ride.