F.A.Q.

Ants nest beneath mulch, landscape fabric, pavers, stepping stones, patio slabs, logs, stones, and potted plants, plus in soil against the foundation and inside damp or decaying wood.

They can occasionally pinch exposed skin, but Asian lady beetles are not blood-feeding insects and do not normally seek people as prey.

If you live near fields or vegetation that stink bugs spend time in, your odds of dealing with a stink bug infestation are higher. But location alone won’t determine if they get inside.

It can help a lot. If you close up the exterior gaps that let stink bugs, boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, and other overwintering pests inside, you’ll likely see fewer of them around in the winter.

Yes, attics and wall voids are warm during the winter. Mice can also shred the insulation and build nests with it.

Ticks can stay active well into the late fall. The first frost or first cold night won’t necessarily end tick activity for the season.