Why are stink bugs in my house in the fall?
They gather on warm, sunny walls looking for gaps to spend the winter inside, then appear on warm days.
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They gather on warm, sunny walls looking for gaps to spend the winter inside, then appear on warm days.
What to know
- Vacuum them up; don't crush them.
- Seal gaps around windows and vents.
- Exterior treatment in early fall helps.
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