History:
This species was not always present on our continent. It was mostly prevalent in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The insect was first accidentally imported to eastern Pennsylvania in Allentown before spreading to other parts of the United States. Prior to their arrival in the U.S., the Halyomorpha halys species were already pests of farm crops throughout other countries. Not only did they invade plants, but they also became a nuisance indoors when the colder months came around. The Halyomorpha halys species have few natural predators to keep their population numbers low in the United States. Since their arrival in the mid-1990's, these stink beetles have found their way to distribute through about 40 different states - including our own Oregon.
Problems:
These stink beetles do not particularly harm and interact with humans through bites and the passage of diseases like mosquitoes do. Instead, they interact with human society by being a pest and a nuisance.
Since these beetles generate with warmer temperatures, it is easy to conclude that they prefer warmer climate over cold. This is an obvious problem for us in Oregon since we only have about 3-4 warm months a year. During the other 8-9 cold months, these beetles are breaking in and using our homes as shelters from the harsh conditions and possible predators. This may not be considered as a problem to everyone, but for most humans, stink beetles invading their home is considered a nuisance.
Since these beetles generate with warmer temperatures, it is easy to conclude that they prefer warmer climate over cold. This is an obvious problem for us in Oregon since we only have about 3-4 warm months a year. During the other 8-9 cold months, these beetles are breaking in and using our homes as shelters from the harsh conditions and possible predators. This may not be considered as a problem to everyone, but for most humans, stink beetles invading their home is considered a nuisance.
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How to get rid of them
Although insects can be great, let's admit it - they don't belong in your home! The most effective way to prevent the species from invading your home is by closing up vents, openings, or cracks that they could potentially crawl through. This includes covering up air conditioning vents from the outside with a cloth, repairing cracks in the walls, and even sealing up the cracks in along your windowsills and doors. Without an easy access inlet to your home, the invasive species will not be able to get inside your cozy home during the wintery cold months.
Chemical control for these insects may also be used. |
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