Basic self-defense is what makes stink bugs stink. These pests have special glands on their bodies filled with a combination of chemicals. If it senses a threat, these substances spread into the exoskeleton and evaporate into the air, producing an acrid odor. The stink bug does this to disco...
The Red-Shouldered Stink Bug is another common species prevalent mainly in the United States. Although they are similar in appearance to the Brown Stink Bug, they exhibit red or orange markings on their shoulders which makes them distinct. These bugs also have a tendency to feed on plants, bu...
Stink Bug Information Stink bug is the common name of insects in the family Pentatomidae. They get the name “stink bug” from the unpleasant odor they produce when they are threatened. Scientists think the bugs use the odor as a defense against predators. ...
Learn more about the common stink bugs found in Kansas City, Topeka, Springfield, Wichita, Norman and throughout the Midwest.
Stinkbugs are known for their pungent defense mechanism, releasing a foul odor when threatened, while cockroaches are notorious for their resilience and association with unsanitary conditions.
Learn what attracts stink bugs so you can stay bug-free, and how to eliminate these pests with natural and commercial pest control.
GET A QUOTE Orkin/ PESTS/ STINK BUGS Stink Bug Eggs Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an invasive species that was likely introduced to the US in 1998 from its native range of China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. What Do Stink Bug Eggs Look Like? Adults ...
Stink bugs, also known as shield bugs due to their distinct shape, have become a common household nuisance. These small, brown insects often find their way
Stink bugs belong to the family Pentatomidae within the order Hemiptera, which is home to a variety of species and genera. These insects have earned their
The true auklets (Genus Aethia) are small planktivorous seabirds of the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Two species, the crested and whiskered auklets produce volatile citrus-like odorants. We here show that the whiskered auklet odorant is composed predominantly of two odd-numbered aldehydes (heptanal...