Stink Bugs

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (stink bug) are overwintering insects that are indigenous to countries in East Asia such as China and Japan. This insect was introduced to the United States between in 1996-1997 in Allentown, PA. Because they are overwintering pests they will enter structures such as homes or offices in order to survive the cold winter months. Once stink bugs enter a home they do not pose a risk to the structure or the health of the occupants. In fact, this insect is generally considered a nuisance pest due to the great numbers in which they infest structures. More recently we are seeing stink bug populations taking a firm root and entomologists are expecting in-home infestations to increase dramatically.

Richard Cooper, Develops First Program to Virtually Eradicate Stink Bugs

Since the arrival of the new Stink Bug species in 2005, Richard Cooper, our Vice President of Technical Services, has been intrigued.  Although most of Rick's time has been spent becoming the nation's #1 expert on bed bugs, he quietly has done the same in the arena of Stink Bugs.  Rick has worked closely with Rutgers University on understanding this emerging pest and its control in a residential and commercial setting.

After years of research, Rick rolled out a program which will prevent stink bugs between 90-100% from entering the structure provided that the service was performed between August 23rd and September 15th.  The next step in the research is what occurs with treatments rendered after September 15.  Cooper Pest is continuing to offer the same style service and will be tracking the success to see when the treatment’s effectiveness decreases.  We are confident that even as we move through the fall months that the service will have a dramatic impact on the stink bug population.  All treatments rendered after September 15 will be analyzed as part of Rick Cooper’s ongoing research on the growing stink bug problem.

All treatments rendered between September 15 and October 15 will receive one service call as part of the service.  All services rendered after October 15 will have no service calls.

As always, our ability to create unique solutions that are scientifically based is one of the things that sets Cooper apart from the rest.  We are thrilled to be able to ffer this new service to you...  just in time for the 2010 stink bug invasion.

To take part in this Residential service, complete the form below and a representative from Cooper will contact you to confirm your appointment, and discuss treatment and agreement details.

The cost of the service is between $350 – $450.  The final price will be determined at the time of service. If your home is More than 4 bedrooms or 2 stories, this service will require an on-site estimate to determine final pricing.