Stink Bug Control in Boerne

Effective Exclusion Techniques for Fall and Winter

As the temperatures begin to drop in Boerne, many homeowners notice an unwelcome change: the sudden appearance of shield-shaped insects gathering on sunny exterior walls. Stink bugs are notorious for seeking warmth as winter approaches, often finding their way indoors through the smallest cracks around windows and eaves. Once inside, they become a significant nuisance, buzzing around lights, crawling on drapery, and releasing a foul, pungent odor if disturbed or crushed. Dealing with these pests requires more than just a flyswatter; it requires a proactive strategy to keep them out.

At Covenant Pest Control, we understand how frustrating it is to have your clean, comfortable home invaded by these persistent pests. With over 20 years of experience serving our neighbors in the Hill Country, we have refined our methods to handle seasonal invaders like stink bugs effectively and safely. We treat your home with the same care and attention to detail that we give our own, using pet and family-friendly products to ensure your living space remains pest-free without compromising your safety.

Call us today at (830) 320-4002, or contact us online for professional stink bug control service.

Understanding Stink Bug Behavior

Stink bugs are primarily agricultural pests during the summer, but as autumn arrives, their behavior shifts entirely toward survival. They enter a state known as diapause—essentially insect hibernation—and they view your home as the perfect heated cave to ride out the winter. This is why you rarely see just one; they release aggregation pheromones that signal to other stink bugs that a safe, warm location has been found, leading to large clusters congregating in attics, wall voids, and living areas.

While they do not bite, sting, or cause structural damage like termites, their presence is problematic for several reasons:

• The Smell: As their name suggests, their primary defense mechanism is releasing a foul-smelling chemical when threatened or crushed, which can linger in a room for hours.
• Staining: If squashed on curtains, upholstery, or light-colored walls, their body fluids can leave difficult-to-remove yellow or brown stains.
• Sheer Numbers: What starts as a few bugs on the window screen can quickly turn into dozens or hundreds emerging from vents and light fixtures on warm winter days.

Our Approach to Stink Bug Control

At Covenant Pest Control, we take a preventative approach to stink bug control because we know it is much easier to keep them out than to chase them down once they are inside. We focus on timing and thoroughness, understanding that the best defense is a strong offense applied before the weather turns cold. Our goal is to create a barrier that discourages these pests from choosing your home as their winter resort.

Our process focuses on exclusion and safe treatment:

• Exterior Barrier Treatment: We apply eco-friendly botanical options around windows, doors, and rooflines—the most common entry points—to repel stink bugs before they enter.
• Targeted Crack and Crevice Treatment: We pay special attention to the south and west-facing walls of your home, which attract the most heat and, consequently, the most bugs.
• Interior Assessment: If they are already inside, we help identify their hiding spots and recommend removal methods that avoid triggering their scent defense.
• Continuous Protection: Because the migration can last for weeks, we offer ongoing support and re-services to ensure the barrier holds up throughout the season.