Do stick bugs fly?

Some stink bug nymphs have spots or other distinctive markings. The nymphs of the brown marmorated sting bug have red eyes. Many species of stink bugs feed on plants. Some stink bugs become serious pests of crops. When they attack fruits, like peaches, they make the fruit unfit for sale. A few species of stink bug are predators of other insects. read more

Stick insects are a nation of Amazons, able to reproduce almost entirely without males. Unmated females produce eggs that become more females. When a male does manage to mate with a female, there's a 50/50 chance their offspring will be male. A captive female stick insect can produce hundreds of all-female offspring without ever mating. read more

Work quickly. Some species of stink bugs can fly and may escape if you do not manage to flick it off in one fell swoop. Stink bugs should drown within 20 to 40 seconds. The bugs breathe through pores beneath their waxy exterior shells, and when soap plugs these pores up, the bugs suffocate. read more