Homes provide a warm atmosphere for insects to hide during the colder months. Although stinkbugs don’t bite or bring health concerns, their occasional discharge creates an unwelcome scent. Here are a few pest control prevention tips to minimize access to your home.

Pest Control Tips for Preventing Stinkbugs

1. Restrict Home Access

Seal cracks and holes that provide an entrance into the home. Look at the foundation, where pipes and electrical lines enter the house, as well as chimneys. Next, check window screens and repair them if they are damaged. Weatherstripping around all doors and windows crack over time, so make sure the seal is tight, and there is no access from the outside. If air is getting in, insects can get in, too.

2. Remove Food & Water Sources

Pooled water in basements or other parts of the home will attract all forms of insects. Food sources vary, but stinkbugs prefer plant materials, including leaves and grass brought into the home from people’s shoes. Check the house for leaks that may have appeared during the summer months, and vacuum and sweep often to remove plant matter from the floors.

3. Check Yourself When You Return

As the nights become longer and arrive earlier, people tend to leave on outdoor lights. Stinkbugs are attracted to light, and they can get in the home quickly when the door is open. Stinkbugs, like all beetles, can fly and may land on people entering the house. Check coats, clothing, and grocery bags before putting items away.

If you find yourself surrounded by stinkbugs and fear an infestation, contact the pest control experts at Leitchfield Exterminating in Leitchfield, KY. For over 40 years, they’ve removed pests and rodents, including bed bugs, roaches, and rats. Call (270) 234-1295 to request a free inspection and consultation, and visit their website to learn more about their services.