Home Paramount Pest Control THEY HIDE. WE SEEK.™
dead cockroach flipped on its back dead cockroach flipped on its back

Back to Blog

Stink Bugs or the Invasion of the (Apple) Flesh Eating Winged Insects

It is autumn in Maryland. The thrilling chill in the air that sends us to pumpkin patches and apple orchards also sends the stink bugs to our warm, welcoming homes. I agree that is disconcerting to find a legion of these Neolithic beasts on your (choose one):

     (a) Siding

     (b) Ceiling

     (c) Curtains

     (d) Bathtub (that was a really bad infestation, poor Lori)

The good news is that stinkbugs don’t bite/stink/suck. The bad news is that they ravage the crops and harvests around us. The apple orchards of Winchester, Virginia and York Pennsylvania are a bonanza for these hungry pests. I love apples and I hope that you do, too. And so I encourage the farmers to continue to find ways to inventively combat these fruit-frenzied insects. I understand that University of Delaware is developing a wasp that might prove a natural predator for stinkbugs. My only caution would be that wasps sting people and therefore releasing another group of more aggressive (and armed!) pests might not end well.

Once replete, stinkbugs will overwinter in your home and that is where Home Paramount enters the fray. It does not have to be so. Call Home Paramount to consider your situation and we will design a treatment that makes your home habitable again. Because autumn is meant to be enjoyed with cider and caramel apples and a home with a cheery fire in the fireplace – not stinkbugs in the chimney.

Home Paramount Pest Control technician with a homeowner Home Paramount Pest Control technician with a homeowner

Why Choose Us?

Providing Reliable Pest & Wildlife Solutions Since 1939

At Home Paramount Pest Control, we have been dedicated to delivering reliable pest and wildlife management solutions for over 80 years. Our long-standing presence in the industry speaks volumes about our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. When you trust our team, you can always count on:

Call us at 888-888-4663 to get started with a free pest inspection for your property today!

Learn More

Find Your Nearest Location By Entering Your ZIP Code