Stink Bug Control Services
The best time to stop stink bugs is before they get in. We treat the outside of your home as they gather in late summer and fall, and show you how to seal them out.
Free, no-obligation estimate.
Signs you need stink bug control
Stink bugs don't breed indoors, but they move in by the hundreds to spend the winter.
-
Bugs on sunny walls in fall
Shield-shaped brown bugs gathering on the sunny sides of the house in late summer and fall.
-
Stink bugs inside in winter
Stink bugs turning up around windows, lights and ceilings on warm winter days and in early spring.
-
A sharp smell
A strong, pungent odor, often compared to cilantro, when the bugs are crushed or disturbed.
-
Bugs in the attic
Clusters of stink bugs in the attic, behind siding, around window frames or in other quiet, sheltered spots.
What's included in our stink bug control
-
Inspection
We find where stink bugs are gathering and the gaps around windows, siding, soffits and utility lines they're using to get in.
-
Exterior treatment
A treatment on the outside of the home, timed for late summer and fall when stink bugs are looking for a place to spend the winter.
-
Sealing advice
We show you which gaps to seal, from window and door frames to vents and utility openings.
-
Help with the ones inside
Practical advice for getting rid of stink bugs already in the house without setting off the smell.
Our stink-bug-crushing team
Since 1983, Mack Pest Solutions has protected homes and businesses from stink bugs.
How our stink bug treatment works
Brown marmorated stink bugs spend the summer outside feeding on plants, then look for somewhere warm to spend the winter. In late summer and fall they gather on the sunny sides of buildings and squeeze in through gaps around windows, doors, siding, soffits, vents and utility lines. Once they're inside the walls and attic, they stay put until warm days wake them up and send them wandering into your living space.
That makes prevention the most effective treatment. We treat the outside of your home as they start gathering, so stink bugs landing on the walls are killed before they find a way in, and we show you which gaps to seal.
Stink bugs already inside the walls are much harder to reach, and spraying indoors doesn't do much. The best way to deal with those is to vacuum them up and empty the vacuum outside. With exterior treatment and sealing, fewer make it in each year.
Dealing with stink bugs? Free, no-obligation estimate.
Here's what our customers say. 📣
-
“Five stars all around for this business!!! Tre was absolutely phenomenal and extremely thorough!…”
Lisa Moseley, Google review -
“Rob with Mack Pest Solutions has been great to work with! He always gives us a courtesy call before…”
Lodges LakeWylie, Google review -
“Todd, my exterminator, is the BEST at what he does. And he is the sweetest person EVER!!! Mac Pest…”
pat Walls, Google review
What to expect from stink bug control
Prevention is the treatment.
- Step 1
Inspection
We find where stink bugs gather and the gaps they use to get inside.
- Step 2
Exterior treatment
We treat the outside of the home, timed for when stink bugs gather in late summer and fall.
- Step 3
Sealing and follow-up
We point out the gaps to seal and help you deal with the ones already inside. On a year-round plan, if they come back between visits, so do we.
How to prepare for stink bug treatment
-
Note where they gather
Which sides of the house they gather on, and where you're finding them inside.
-
Clear the walls
Clear a path along the outside walls so the technician can reach them.
-
Close up the house
Close windows and doors during the exterior treatment.
-
Wait until it's dry
Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they've dried.
-
Don't squash them
Vacuum up bugs already inside instead, and empty the vacuum outside.
Related Blog Posts
Explore our articles for more tips and insights on stink bug prevention and pest control.
How Does South Carolina's Weather Influence Pest Behavior and Infestations?
Learn the influence of South Carolina's climate on pest infestations. Discover how weather and temperature shifts drive pest activity in your space.
Recognizing and Handling Common Indoor Pests in South Carolina Homes
Explore South Carolina's common indoor pests and their impacts while learning how to identify and manage them. Invaders in your home aren't welcome!
Embracing Eco-Friendly Pest Control Innovations in South Carolina
South Carolina is embracing eco-friendly pest control due to increasing environmental consciousness. Discover the benefits of green pest management solutions.
Stink bug control questions
Can an exterminator get rid of stink bugs?
Yes, with the right timing. Exterior treatment in late summer and fall kills stink bugs before they get in, and sealing gaps keeps them out. Bugs already inside the walls are harder to reach, so the goal is to stop them at the outside, then vacuum up any that wander out.
When is the best time to treat for stink bugs?
Late summer and early fall, before they move inside for the winter. Once they're in the walls, an exterior treatment can't reach them until they come back out in spring.
Are stink bugs harmful?
Not to people or pets. They don't bite, sting, spread disease or damage your home. The problem is the numbers that move in and the smell they give off when disturbed or crushed.
Why do I see stink bugs inside in the winter?
Stink bugs spend the winter inside walls and attics. Warm days, and the heat from your house, wake some of them up, and they wander toward the light and warmth of your living space.
How do I get rid of stink bugs in my house?
Vacuum them up and empty the vacuum outside, or knock them into a container of soapy water. Don't squash them, which releases the smell. To stop more coming in, seal gaps and treat the outside of the home next fall.
Do you offer preventive treatment for stink bugs?
Yes. Our year-round plans include regular exterior treatments, and we can time your visit for when stink bugs start gathering in the fall.
Is your treatment safe for pets and children?
Our products are EPA-registered and applied by licensed technicians according to the label. Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they've dried, and your technician will tell you when it's okay to go back.
Ready to Eliminate Stink Bugs for Good?
Contact Mack Pest Solutions now for a free inspection and experience top-rated pest control today!
4.8 from 540+ Google reviews · Backed by our guarantee: if pests come back between visits, so do we, free.