Harmless insect, but be careful!
The grey stink bug is only 1.5 centimetres in size and is becoming increasingly common in the Netherlands. This insect, also known as a field bug, looks harmless and harmless. However, you have to be careful! When the gray stink bug is frightened, it releases a huge stench. Are they dangerous and is that stench just annoying? And can it cause other problems as well? Pest control service Van der Velden explains!
Where does the stink bug come from?
Before the greylag stink bug arrived in the Netherlands, it was mainly active in Central Europe. Due to the changing climate, he is in the process of moving to the north of Europe, including the Netherlands. The gray stink bug can be in anyone’s garden. And when it gets colder, they look for a warmer place and try to get into your house.
How to recognize the gray stink bug
The gray stink bug is mainly found in parks and gardens. As mentioned, it is about 1.5 centimeters tall and has black and white antennae on its head. In addition, it has a grayish color and is checkered on the side and white. The gray stink bug has a stinging snout that it does not sting with. It doesn’t attack people, and it can’t make you sick. When he is afraid, he releases a very unpleasant smell. So don’t try to beat him to death!
What happens when the stink bug releases its foul smell?
When the gray stink bug gets scared, it spreads a very unpleasant and foul smell. The good news is that you can’t get sick or other annoying symptoms from it. The bad news is that this air attracts other bugs that also try to invade your home. Ladybugs and cluster flies are also attracted to this scent. So an insect infestation is a good possibility.
Where does the gray stink bug nest?
Unlike wasps and bees, the gray stink bug does not have a nest. To attract conspecifics, they secrete a warning pheromone. With this, the stink bug lets them know that it has discovered a place where they can safely hibernate. That means that if you discover one stink bug in your home, there are likely to be many more to find!
How can you control the gray stink bug?
If you recognize the gray stink bug in your home, you should absolutely not kill it. Not only does this create a huge smell, it also causes other insects to try to nest in your house. So, you’d better put them outside your home. The stink bugs prefer to be indoors at this time of year and only have a minimal opening enough. Therefore, let them be combated by the Van der Velden Pest Control Service! We can also provide you with tips to make it more difficult for stink bugs to get back inside your home.
Fighting the cost of gray stink bugs
Would you like to know what it costs to get rid of stink bugs through us? Or do you want to hire us for other pest control? Please contact us. Treatment usually depends on the size of the room where they sit and the severity of the infestation. Let us give you a quote in advance so that you know where you stand. In any case, we do not charge call-out costs for our work.
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- Call back directly 085 – 029 760 or contact us directly;
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- Gray stink bug in the house? We will help you get rid of your pest quickly!;
- You are free of pests again.
Want to know more about fighting bugs? Get in touch with Van der Velden!
Do you also suffer from the gray stink bug at home? And are you afraid that the stink bug will attract other insects? Please contact Van der Velden Pest Control! We have years of experience in pest control and can therefore also help you with gray stink bug control. Are you a nuisance at home? Send an email to info@bestrijdingsdienst.nl.
