Residents warned as stink bugs arrive on Long Island
News 12 has learned stink bugs are appearing on Long Island again. The bugs have arrived after multiplying by the millions in Westchester and Rockland counties. Officials are warning residents
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Oct 26, 2016, 4:07 PM
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Updated 2,978 days ago
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News 12 has learned stink bugs are appearing on Long Island again.
The bugs have arrived after multiplying by the millions in Westchester and Rockland counties.
Officials are warning residents not to step on them or crush them because they release a bad odor.
Stink bugs are known to head inside homes so they can keep warm in the winter.
Residents are warned to close up any holes on screens or doors before they creep into the house.
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