Leptoglossus occidentalis, or Western conifer seed bugs, are finding their way into North Idaho homes. Don't worry — unless you're a conifer seed, they're harmless. Just stinky.
September 30, 2022
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Those stinkin' bugs
Western conifer seed bugs make themselves at home in your home
Everyone likes coming home to a cozy, warm house as autumn air becomes crisp and daylight draws shorter. You know who else likes a warm house on a cold day? Stink bugs. Well, what many call "stink bugs" are actually Western conifer seed bugs. But they're pretty stinky too.