I'm sorry.. Did I yell?? It's going up to 60 degrees today.. so, opened the doors and windows to let in a little fresh air.. That winter stagnant air is being swept outside!
If you don't like bugs, don't read any further..Don't know why it's happening in this part of the state.. but last fall we had an explosion of stink bugs!! These hard little critters that smell like old socks if you squash them.. They found their way inside for the winter, and whenever it warms a little, they come out and just look at you... Honest, it's not just us.. people all over western Pa have them.. They were sleeping in the fireplace chimney and when we had out first fire, they made their appearance.. GROSS!! Every time the sun shines, 1 or 2 appear on the window frame.. Don't know what spring will bring!! One year we had an invasion of lady bugs, but they were cute compared to these!!
With the thaw comes the mud season.. till the grass grows, the dogs need their feet wiped off every time they come into the house.. That's when I wish for a freeze to harden everything.. Guess I'm never happy :=)
Glad you got some fresh air!
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm...those stinky little stink bugs!
One spring in Washington State we had an ifestation of yellow jackets inside the house once it warmed up (we'd been in Arizona all winter). I believe they had built a nest somewhere with easy access into the house. Luckily they were still a little slow and we were able to get rid of them...one by one...LOL
Enjoyed your pictures.
Have a good weekend!
hi.. Thanks for reading my blog.. I enjoyed yours too..Wow, you jogged my memory as one spring we also had yellow jackets get in.. They were everywhere and not fun to chase them down!!
ReplyDeleteStink bugs are definately one of my least favorite bugs--especially in my garden!! Nasty, stinky, destructive critters!! :-(
ReplyDeleteYou have a very nice blog. :-)
Hi GrammyK
ReplyDeleteI first saw them last fall.. What do they do to your garden?? Do I have to fight them outside as well??
Stink bugs love to eat (and ruin) just about everything but they especially love squash--both winter (pumpkins, acorn, butternut, etc..) and summer (zucchini) types. I've read that if you find them in your house you need to make sure you don't get an infestation. In the warmth of your home they can reproduce instead of having to hibernate during the winter and thus produce more offspring. Some species not only stink but also bite!! Yikes!! So you may want to keep an eye on them. I hope you don't find any more!! :-)
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