Although some species of stink bug may be considered harmful, many are predaceous and considered a beneficial insect, mainly because they attack over 100 types of insects; including plant-damaging bugs, beetles, and caterpillars.
Although they are often seen as beneficial, the stink bug seldom plays more than a minor role in the natural pest control, of unwanted garden insect pests.
The predatory stink bug is neo-tropical and as such, more more likely to be encountered in the south-eastern quarter; of the United States. For example, there is a very common predatory species in Florida, that is dark blue and orange in color.
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These insects are not commonly used by homeowners and gardeners, as a natural method of exterminating some pests. This is mostly because the Stink bug cannot play more than just a minor role, in providing natural pest control services; to gardeners and homeowners.
ReplyDeleteHomeowners must be careful when identifying the species of Stink bug, present in their gardens and flowerbeds. Being mindful that one type is beneficial and the other is a pest, proper identification will determine whether homeowners encourage the insects, or call for an exterminator; to help eliminate them.
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