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Stink Bugs and Shield BugsPlease Identify This Bug that Keeps Breaking Into My House
January 27, 2010
We just moved into a house in Frederick, Maryland that is over one thousand years old. It’s January so I’m not sure where this bug keeps coming from. So far (sorry to say this) I’ve killed 5 of these in just one week in the back bedroom. Last night one “attacked” us while we were sleeping in the front bedroom. I caught one today to take pictures of and then let it go (after reading some on your site). I dont like killing bugs but I want to keep these guys outside…any suggestions?
Jeff Z.
Frederick, Maryland
Stink Bug
Dear Jeff,
We weren’t aware that there were any homes in Maryland dating to the first millenium. This is a harmless Stink Bug in the family Pentatomidae. Stink Bugs often enter homes to hibernate when the weather cools. They will not harm your home, its furnishings, nor its inhabitants.
I’m very sorry to misinform you. In all the madness of moving in my brain messed up the math… The house is over 100 years old (1850-1900 were the dates given).
Thank you very much for the information and quick responce!
Sincerely,
Jeff Z
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