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Title: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: funkmon on Thu, 13 August 2020, 15:28:47

You know the ones I'm talking about? They were all over the place the last two years and out of nowhere, I haven't seen one at all this year! Am I alone? Are you guys still inundated with them?

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 13 August 2020, 18:10:37

the frost lasted longer this year, so many iz ded, I've seen much fewer thus far..

However, they haven't gone newhere,  they'll be back.. weather permitting

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 13 August 2020, 19:16:44

Actually have some here in Tennessee and haven't had them before.  Boo.

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: Sintpinty on Thu, 13 August 2020, 20:22:51

(https://i.ibb.co/sJk12Rs/stick-bug.png) (https://ibb.co/sJk12Rs)

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 13 August 2020, 21:10:00

Stink... not stick.  I like stick bugs :)

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: funkmon on Thu, 13 August 2020, 23:38:58

I've never seen a stick bug but they scare me in photos. I'd probably burn my house down if I saw one of those big guys around.

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 14 August 2020, 01:16:36

The thing I hate about stink bugs is that they are so damn agressive.  ****ers will fly right at you if you come near them.  Then they just chill on the wall up high before they die and their bodies hang up there forever.  They're *******s.  And the worst is when the cat gets after one.  Have to try to gently capture it before it unleashes stink hell upon your house.

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 14 August 2020, 06:19:09

What you do is you catch it, don't squish, either throw it outside or flush

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: funkmon on Sat, 15 August 2020, 05:57:52

Which brings up another point. I genuinely haven't smelled one of the things. When I see em, I squish them lightly. They don't explode, they just die and appear to be uhhh...structurally intact. Is that why I don't get the stink? I hit em with too weak a smack?

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 15 August 2020, 21:17:20

Quote from: funkmon on Thu, 13 August 2020, 23:38:58

I've never seen a stick bug but they scare me in photos. I'd probably burn my house down if I saw one of those big guys around.

Are you telling me this guy is not adorable? I have an overwhelming urge to make a tiny hat for him.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ad/41/d8/ad41d81bf4d32a9020adfc31d9cf8224.jpg)

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sun, 16 August 2020, 02:51:49

Quote from: noisyturtle on Sat, 15 August 2020, 21:17:20

Quote from: funkmon on Thu, 13 August 2020, 23:38:58

I've never seen a stick bug but they scare me in photos. I'd probably burn my house down if I saw one of those big guys around.

Are you telling me this guy is not adorable? I have an overwhelming urge to make a tiny hat for him.

Show Image

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ad/41/d8/ad41d81bf4d32a9020adfc31d9cf8224.jpg)

Stick bugs are very weird looking but as they're harmless not scary, look easy to pick up and remove balanced on the end of a couple of pens without hurting them.  How big a chin strap would that guy need on his hat though? :eek:  Assuming I've identified his mouth that is...

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 16 August 2020, 04:10:58

Dunno about asian stink bugs but japanese beetles are eating every damn thing at my house. I do however also have multiple types of stink bugs sucking the life from my tomatoes and a variety that love seeds(love dill seed and rhubarb seed). Can’t win.

Title: Re: Haven't seen any of those weird Asian stink bugs this year.
Post by: Bitdrive on Sun, 31 January 2021, 20:31:10

The government forgot to charge them  ;D