Can people die from stink bugs?

Most species of stink bugs cannot bite or sting; their only method of defense is to give off the bad smell so often associated with them. read more

None of the thousands of species of stink bugs worldwide are poisonous to people or pets, yet they are pests all the same. Stink bugs damage corn, potatoes and other crops. They get their name from the foul-smelling chemical they release when injured, startled or attacked. read more

In agriculture, stink bugs have been more of a problem in Mid-Atlantic states like Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The U.S. Apple Association estimated that stink bugs caused $37 million in damage to apple growers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia in 2010. They have also been a real headache for home gardeners in these states. read more

Stink bugs get their name from the unpleasant odor they produce when they are threatened. Scientists think this odor helps protect the bugs against predators. The stink bugs produce the smelly chemical in a gland on their abdomen. read more