Pest Library · Summer, Fall
Stink Bugs
Stink bugs are named for the defensive odor they release when disturbed or crushed.
Biology & Life Cycle
They develop from eggs through several nymph stages before becoming adults.
Habitats in Missouri
Adults gather on sunny exterior walls and enter buildings through small gaps to overwinter.
Diet & the Search for Food
Many stink bugs feed on plants using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Management & Eradication
Exclusion before fall entry is the most important control step. Targeted exterior treatment may also help.
Learn more from the University of Missouri Extension (opens in a new tab).