Brown marmorated stink bugs can invade homes in fall and damage garden crops. Learn how to spot them, limit their numbers, and keep them out.
In Episode 150 of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York and J. York explain why stink bugs gather around homes as the weather cools, what they do to vegetables, and which steps can help reduce fall infestations. They also cover how to check garden leaves for egg clusters, remove bugs safely with soapy water, and seal common entry points around doors and windows.
The conversation also covers outdoor lighting, shelter near homes, and treatment options for people who choose to use pesticides. As fall frost approaches in North Carolina, the hosts share timely advice for harvesting warm season crops before cold weather damages them, plus a reminder that leafy greens such as turnips can tolerate frost.
Scout your plants regularly, remove egg masses when you find them, and check your home for gaps before stink bugs move inside.
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