It looks like many people have problems with stink bugs all year round. In essence, unfortunately, it’s true. They make their first appearance of the year in the spring with the peak season being early in May and end their appearance during the beginnings of the fall season. With a short hibernation period, stink bugs re-appear every year, wreak havoc, and return to hibernation. It’s a painful cycle for many agricultural farmers and even homeowners.
Stink bugs were introduced to the United States from Asian countries. Many people will begin noticing them late in September which is when their peak flight activity starts.
When spring time rolls around, one of the first insects you will start seeing will be sugar ants. So here is some pest biology on sugar ants!
Sugar ants are known as one of the biggest species of ants that are found in the United States which may also give them their other name of “Big Black Ants” although some subspecies of sugar ants are not limited to a black color. Their size is a huge 1/4 in. – 3/4 in. and are typically black in color (some subspecies are reddish-brown).
