If you live in Upstate New York, you have probably already seen a few unwanted visitors crawling across your windows or buzzing around the lights. It is the season when stink bugs start showing up indoors.

As the nights get cooler, these insects begin searching for a warm place to spend the fall and winter. Unfortunately, our homes are often the perfect spot.

The problem with stink bugs is not that they bite or sting. They do not cause harm in that way. What makes them difficult is the smell they release when crushed or threatened. The odor can linger and make a room unpleasant. They also tend to gather in groups, so if you see one, chances are more are close by.

Dealing with them can be stressful, but there are some simple and humane ways to handle the invasion. A vacuum cleaner works

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