Stinkbugs, particularly the brown marmorated stinkbug (Halyomorpha halys), have become a common nuisance for homeowners and farmers alike.
Understanding their seasonal activity can help you better prepare for and manage potential infestations. This detailed overview will help you understand stinkbug activity throughout the year and offer expert advice on protecting your home and garden from these persistent pests.
Very excited to have the bird nest removed from my vent and cleaned. J came out and quoted me on the project. He was super friendly and is a Spartan fan which is a plus! He was very detailed with what would happen with the appointment. He took the time to answer my questions. Great customer service!
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We discussed many different programs they offer and had him do the first treatment today!
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Weโve been using this service for over a year now, and I can honestly say I have nothing but great things to say about both the people and the service. When we first started, we had a friendly guy named Ken who handled our treatments. He was amazing and always took the time to make my son laugh while working outside. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, and we now have John, who has been just as fantastic. My kids have the best time with him!
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I wanted to complement Jay at Titan for his professionalism. He came to my house and was quite patient in explaining various options that I had for addressing a snake issue with my home. I grilled him about everything and had follow up questions the next day as I compared Titan with another company. Ultimately, it was the value of the services package that won me over.
When I called to schedule for my first appointment, it was good to encounter a pleasant and customer service-focused representative. The professionalism and customer service I experienced with Titan should be the norm for companies today. Customer service as a whole has gone out of the window. It was refreshing to deal with a company that still upholds it.
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Had our attic inspected with one of the finest sales manager โJ kesterson โ. I would definitely recommend this company and Kesterson for any pest or yard activities
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Ken H. Was great! Very thorough, personable, courteous and knowledgeable. My second treatment by Titan and I have to say, I am impressed. They stand behind their work. That says a lot! Highly recommend.
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Brandyn was amazing. I was messaging at 6am after finding my worst nightmare in my new home. & They were out same day. He was super informative. Very kind. & Was not judgemental at all. He was kind to my dogs & I feel so much more at ease now.
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J Kesterson was extremely diligent in finding the source of our pest! With their FREE Assessment we came up with a plan to seal off the infestation area. He thoroughly scoured the rest of the roof line and attic for any other potential areas of entry. Professional, Kind and Courteous, J Kesterson was there for us when we really needed them!
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Brandon explained things clearly and made some suggestions to protect house even more. Using him for lawn care also. Have high hopes for good results
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Very pleased with communication and quick response. Feel confident this company is qualified to take care of any pest control needs in the future. Will recommend to family and friends.
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"I had an excellent experience with Titan Pest and Wildlife Solutions! Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and quick to address my pest issue. They took the time to explain the process and offered a tailored solution that worked perfectly. The service was prompt, effective, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable pest control or wildlife removal!"
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I had an excellent experience with Titan. Ken is so friendly and knowledgeable. He thoroughly assessed the outside of our house and was able to seal entry points that we never knew we had. Our home is now free of unwanted guests.
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Brandyn and his team helped me out tremendously with my pest issues.
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The pest control service provided is super amazing. Highly recommended to keep places free of pests.
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Fast response and good price, also, they are extremely friendly and answer to all your questions. Highly recommended
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Excellent Service and Professionalism!
I had a great experience with Titan Pest Control! They responded quickly when I reached out and were professional and punctual for my consultation. Jay provided a thorough and clear explanation of their services, making sure I understood everything. What impressed me most was that he completed my first treatment immediately after the consultationโsuper convenient! Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable and efficient pest control services.
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We really appreciate the star quality service provided by J Kestrrson. Love his personality and professionalism
Response from the owner:Hi, Karen. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
First I contacted to Titan pest control for birds control in my home exhaust. Mr. J came and inspected all my home vents. He gave me reasonable quote and did the service with his team. Today again I have contacted him for another problem, Mr. J came and inspected and solve the problem.
He is so humble and did great work.
I recommend Mr.J service.
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J was so great! Came out for a termite inspections. After having two inspectors come in I finally feel like I found a company to trust. They didnโt come in and try to sell me on anything and gave great advice! 10/10 recommend
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Detailed organized professional services. Canโt ask for much more. Thanks
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J Kesterson was very personable, honest, explained everything in a way that I could understand. I feel a great connection with him already and it's a nice warm feeling!
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Highly recommend! Professional, efficient, locally owned! Will hire this team again!
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Such an amazing and trustworthy team of people! We would recommend them to anyone!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with the Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions KC team. Providing trustworthy and effective pest control services is our top priority. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are always here to help whenever you need us!
The best!! Absolutely trust them to do a thorough and incredible job!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions KC. Providing thorough and effective pest control services is what we strive for every day. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting you whenever you need us!
They took care of the problem and were upfront in pricing. Would definitely recommend!
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Top notch company!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5-star review! Weโre delighted that our bee extermination services exceeded your expectations. Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions KC is here to provide reliable pest control solutions for all our Kansas City clients.
I had a fantastic experience with Titan Pest! Their team was professional, punctual and extremely knowledgeable. They quickly explained the treatment plan for our pests (ants) and ensured my home was pest-free in no time. Not only that but they gave me an in depth preventative plan to keep the ants away long-term. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our team at Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions KC. Providing professional, punctual, and knowledgeable service is what we strive for every day. We're glad we could effectively address your ant problem and provide you with a thorough preventative plan for long-term protection. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're here whenever you need us!
Very professional and knowledgeable. They detail oriented and listen well. 10/10 would recommend
I had Jordan come out to handle our mice issue. This was my 2nd opinion on the matter and Jordan and TItan Pest were the far superior option. Their original diagnosis uncovered much more than the large chain pest control entity. Jordan was friendly, personable, knowledgeable and great communicator. He took care of us and our home.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that Jordan and the Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions KC team exceeded your expectations. Providing thorough, friendly, and knowledgeable service is our priority, and weโre glad Jordan was able to uncover the root of the issue and offer the best solution for your home. We're here to keep your home pest-free whenever you need us!
Choosing Titan Pest and Wildlife Solutions was the best decision dealing pesky rodents in my residential home. The team is very knowledgeable, professional, and responds promptly with any questions I had. Great company and I highly recommend!
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I recently had a few unwanted visitors make home in my attic. Nathan came out same day and provided a solution to evict our unwelcome guest! Once he started work I knew we chose a great company. Everyone is professional and is determined to offer amazing customer service. Nathan ran me through what was being done and was very knowledgeable. Our attic is now free of unwanted squirrels and Titan made sure to patch up any entry points and left our house looking better than when they arrived. Highly recommend this company for their attention to detail, knowledge, and professionalism.
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Very good job, thanks so much
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These guys are great to work with!
Amazing experience with them! Would highly recommend!
Prompt and extremely thorough. Thank you for your help!
Great customer service. Will definitely use again!
Fantastic company and great owners! I had Jordan come spray our townhouse once a month and had a noticeable decrease in bugs in and around the house.
Titan was absolutely amazing! They were very responsive and attentive. They thoroughly explained what was going on and exactly how they were going to fix it. I definitely recommend them and we will use them again if we ever need assistance.
Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The team works very hard and delivers what they promise. Would recommend to anyone!
Prompt and courteous. Will definitely use services in the future. And would recommend to anyone needing the services they provide. Thank you for an overall great experience.
Response from the owner:Hi, Faze. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Titan has been our Pest company for awhile now they are super professional would highly recommend.
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Knowledgeable team with integrity and kindness in how they operate and treat clients. Highly recommend!
We tried to have another company come out, but the technician had a flat tire. Iโm so glad they didnโt come because J was super helpful, knowledgeable, and made really good suggestions. Client for life, would recommend!
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john did great with our windows!!
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John is such a amazing worker. Our windows looks amazing. We love having him here
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I hope you never have to call them! Howeverโฆ if you ever need a bat eviction service in St. Louis, you should absolutely call Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions ! Unfortunately we had bats in our chimney 😭
They were able to come and do everything (with a 1year warranty) for a very fair price!
I am so grateful that they helped us with our uninvited residents and I can rest easy now 🤪 thank you so much!
Response from the owner:Hi, Brianna. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
J. Kesterson, came out & gave me the free estimate, I was promised. He showed up on time, and was both, friendly and professional. After explaining the process, and answering my questions, we came up with a reasonably, affordable plan. He was knowledgeable and reassuring. I feel confident, that this company knows what theyโre doing, and are going to successfully, eliminate the pests from my home.
Response from the owner:Hi, Catasha. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you for the review!
Great communication, awesome service, and amazing staff! Highly recommend!
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I am immensely afraid of any kind of rodent. The Titan company understood my fear and treated me kindly, explained their process, and even came to my home earlier than what was scheduled. I appreciate that and would gladly recommend their business.
Response from the owner:Hi, Terry. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
awesome service! very attentive. utilized for both home + yard treatments. due to a trickier situation involving clay roof tiles, brandyn, the owner, came out with roof specialists to evaluate + problem solve, taking into consideration costs, timeline + the season. their humane trapping measures also were of great importance.
Response from the owner:Hi, Chris. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
If they send โJโout for your free estimate.. please trust him as he is a very knowledgeable and respectful young man.. he answered every question I had and he doesnโt hesitate to help find the best solution that will fit your situation.. I would highly recommend this team to anyone
Response from the owner:Hi, Gary. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Cristian came out for the first treatment a bit ago with another employee (showing him the ropes) and was extremely friendly and helpful! He was thorough with the work and let me know the steps in the process as he was completing my first pest treatment. I had a couple of additional areas I wanted treatment and he took care of them right away. He even explained how to look out for termites in the future to me and showed me how to identify them among other wood-bearing insects versus a type of ant. I have full confidence in this company and their pricing for the time they spend is much more reasonable than the competitors (I had multiple quotes).
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Very professional company, office staff Michaela, techs Nathan, Dan as well as Jay. Call Titan for all your needs.
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Top notch, awesome ! Thanks so much J
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I was very impressed with Jay. Showed up right on time. He was very thorough in his explanation of your service. My first service visit is pending.
Response from the owner:Hi, Jeff. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Best in the Biz! Ken is a fab technician & I havenโt seen a single 6- or 8-legged friend since theyโve serviced my home over the years. Three thumbs up!
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Jenn was fabulous. I called in to set for someone to come out and help me with the rats in my wood pile. I goofed up on the day and she was so kind and helpful.
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Great company. Very positive experience all around . Technician Christian was on time for my appointment and very professional. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Hi, Gary. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
I was very happy with how professional and helpful Nathan was! He was awesome to work with and I am thankful he was able to help me solve my issues.
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Highly recommended, called titan pest to help me get rid of the cave crickets in my basement, when Cameron came over he was very friendly, and very professional, solved the problem i would definitely use them again in the future
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Prompt and did what they said.
Great company with fantastic customer service, they solved all my pest issues and are really easy to work with
Called early in morning and got an answer. They were out here in less than 30 minutes later to relocate Racoon that had been getting into my coop. Even got a snip of the gps where it was relocated.
I had an issue with the previous owner, but the new owner is very responsive!
They did a great job and guaranteed their work. Highly recommend.
Easy to work with and schedule, and great prices.
My wife & I love this company! Great customer service & affordable! Will definitely be referring our friends and family!
Titan is my go to for all my real estate clients. Very professional and easy to work with.
Great service and did the job right the first time. Iโll be calling them for my next service to keep my property free of pests. Thanks guys.
These guys were amazing. Quality work done efficiently. Will definitely be the people we call if we ever need to get rid of any more pests.
I was having a recurring ant infestation around my windows. No matter what I tried they kept coming back. After Titan came by, no more ants. They were very professional and on time. Took care of the bugs with great service.
Everyone I've interacted with has been great, and the price is good, too. The mice that had moved in have been evicted, and I haven't had any issues since. The guys that come out to my house have been quick and non-intrusive while I work from home as well. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi, Logan. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
They done a good job explaining everything they would do for the termite problem we had and done a good job on the follow up. The technician we had was very professional and answered all our questions.
Response from the owner:Hi, Glenn. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
These guys are awesome!! We had a few mice in our house we bought (it was built in the 50s). They quickly came out, found the access points, and sealed those points of entry. Very reasonably priced and the gentlemen who came out were great! 10/10 recommend.
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Great, quick, honest service
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Always in time and responsive to concerns. Happy to work with Titan whose rates are reasonable.
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On time very thourough great explanation of services. You were highly recommeded by a friend. Thanks again.
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I was so impressed with the responsiveness I experienced using Titan. Everyone was so friendly and professional from my initial consult down to the numerous panicked phone calls I made during the catch period. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and if necessary, I would definitely use them again. Who knew raccoons could create such damage?
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They did a good job installing my holiday lights
Response from the owner:Hi, Bibian. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
My appointment period was estimated to be between 1&4. Unlike most businesses that give you a range, he showed up at 130 after a quick call. He answered all my questions, gave me several options to pick from and a firm estimate. I agreed to get it done asap and he had the equipment available to do it right then. The whole appointment took about 1 1/2 hrs and he was done. The estimate was better than most otherโs that Iโve gotten. Very happy with the experience.
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Very responsive and professional
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AJ and David hung our Christmas lights on the front of our house and did a great job. They were very friendly and professional. I highly recommend them.
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Spring: Emergence and Migration
Stinkbugs emerge from their overwintering sites as the weather warms up in spring. These sites often include protected areas such as attics, wall voids, and other sheltered parts of buildings. During this time, stinkbugs’ primary focus is to find food and mates.
Primary Activities:
- Emergence from Overwintering: Stinkbugs emerge as temperatures rise above 50ยฐF (10ยฐC). They are often seen on sunny days, seeking warmth and light.
- Migration to Feeding Sites: After emerging, stinkbugs move toward gardens, orchards, and fields. They are attracted to various plants, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Professional Tips:
- Inspect and Seal Entry Points: Early spring is an excellent time to have your home inspected by professionals for any potential entry points. They can seal them to prevent stinkbugs from re-entering in the fall.
- Use Insect Screens: Ensure that all windows and vents have intact insect screens installed by pest control experts to keep stinkbugs out.
Summer: Feeding and Reproduction
During the summer months, stinkbugs are primarily focused on feeding and reproduction. This period is characterized by increased activity as they seek food sources and lay eggs.
Primary Activities:
- Feeding: Stinkbugs feed on a wide range of plants, using their piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract juices from fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. This feeding can cause significant damage, leading to defective or deformed produce.
- Reproduction: Female stinkbugs lay clusters of eggs on the undersides of leaves. Each female can lay several hundred eggs throughout the summer, leading to rapid population growth.
Professional Tips:
- Monitor Plants Regularly: Pest control professionals can inspect your garden and crops for signs of stinkbugs and their eggs. Early detection can help manage infestations before they become severe.
- Use Traps and Barriers: Professionals can set up pheromone traps to monitor stinkbug activity and physical barriers, such as row covers, to protect valuable plants.
Fall: Seeking Shelter
As temperatures drop in the fall, stinkbugs start seeking shelter to overwinter. This is when they become most problematic for homeowners, as they look for ways to enter buildings to escape the cold.
Primary Activities:
- Aggregation Behavior: Stinkbugs exhibit aggregation, gathering large numbers on the sunny sides of buildings before finding entry points to get inside.
- Indoor Migration: Once inside, stinkbugs find hidden places to overwinter, such as attics, wall voids, and other secluded areas. They remain inactive during the cold months but can become a nuisance if disturbed.
Professional Tips:
- Seal Cracks and Gaps: Pest control professionals can inspect your home for cracks, gaps, or openings and seal them with caulk or weatherstripping to prevent stinkbugs from entering.
- Install Door Sweeps: Professionals can add door sweeps to exterior doors to close any gaps at the bottom that could allow stinkbugs to enter.
- Use Vent Screens: Experts can install screens on attic vents and chimney openings to block stinkbug entry points.
Winter: Overwintering
During winter, stinkbugs remain inactive while overwintering in sheltered locations. They do not feed or reproduce during this time, but their presence can still be bothersome if they become active due to indoor heating or mild weather.
Primary Activities:
- Inactivity: Stinkbugs remain in a state of dormancy throughout the winter. They cluster together in hidden areas to conserve warmth and energy.
- Occasional Activity: Warm spells or indoor heating can cause stinkbugs to become active, leading them to move inside the house in search of a way back outside.
Professional Tips:
- Avoid Disturbing Overwintering Sites: Avoid disturbing areas where stinkbugs are overwintering, as this can cause them to become active.
- Use Vacuum Cleaners: If stinkbugs become active indoors, professionals recommend using a vacuum cleaner to remove them rather than squashing them, which can release their unpleasant odor.
Year-Round Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies
To manage stinkbug populations effectively, consider implementing year-round integrated pest management (IPM) strategies with the help of pest control professionals. These strategies combine multiple methods to prevent and control infestations while minimizing environmental harm.
Essential IPM Strategies:
- Regular Inspections: Regularly inspect your home and garden to detect stinkbugs early.
- Biological Controls: Encourage natural predators like birds and beneficial insects to help control stinkbug populations.
- Chemical Controls: Use insecticides as a last resort and follow label instructions carefully to avoid harm to non-target species and the environment.
Understanding stinkbugs’ seasonal behavior and taking proactive measures can protect your home and garden from these invasive pests. If you suspect a significant infestation or need assistance with prevention, don’t hesitate to contact professional pest control services for expert advice and solutions.
