Stinkbug problem - Ask Extension
Live in Ottawa County, specifically Zeeland/Holland Township. Noticed an abundance of stink bugs. What is a good way to eradicate them from our home a...
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Stinkbug problem #926756
Asked March 25, 2026, 3:53 PM EDT
Live in Ottawa County, specifically Zeeland/Holland Township. Noticed an abundance of stink bugs. What is a good way to eradicate them from our home and surrounding yard?
Ottawa County Michigan
Expert Response
When it starts to warm up again in the spring, the stink bugs begin to emerge from their overwintering slumber. You may notice a few indoors when this happens. Fortunately, they do not attack humans or feed on anything indoors. If they are a nuisance, you can release them outdoors or suck them up with a vacuum.
Inspect the perimeter of your home for any obvious gaps or crevices that they may have used to enter the home during the Fall. Seal or caulk these to prevent them from re-entering next fall. It is a challenge to completely insect-proof a house from them.
Inspect the perimeter of your home for any obvious gaps or crevices that they may have used to enter the home during the Fall. Seal or caulk these to prevent them from re-entering next fall. It is a challenge to completely insect-proof a house from them.
