Over the last decade, the Western Conifer Seed bug, more commonly known as “Stink Bugs”, has become a big problem to homes and businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, a new species, is widely spreading across the United States. Stink Bugs invade your home or businesses in the later part of the summer and early fall. The seldom appear during the winter months. These insects depend on the health of trees and the surrounding foliage to survive. Some years will have higher populations of Stink Bugs because of the moisture levels during the spring and summer.
Stink Bugs are similar looking to a Cockroach. People are usually concerned and alarmed when they find a Stink Bug since they are a sizable insect and are found in large numbers. Over the winter, nymphs are produced that feed on trees throughout the summer months. Adult Stink Bugs will look for a warm environment to spend the winter. They can enter your home or business through cracks and vents.
If you find a Stink Bug in your home or business, do not handle or crush these insects. They produce a foul order (hence the name) and will stain from the tree sap they feed on. A-1 Exterminators can perform an exterior treatment in the fall and spring to help minimize the population. Treatments should be completed at least twice a season. Our certified and trained technicians will perform a detailed review of your property and propose a plan that is both safe and cost effective for your home or business.
We offer personalized professional customer service and form a unique partnership with our clients in order to provide you the very best in quality service. Our maintenance programs are customized to fit your individual needs. All of our technicians are certified and highly trained in the latest state-of-the-art methods of eliminating problems without interruption to your home or business. Because of our reputation for reliability, you can rest assured that we'll maintain your service schedule. We understand how important dependable service is to you.
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