Ugh! The aptly named stink bugs (any of several insects in the pentatomidae family) won’t do damage to a home, but when threatened or squished, they release a seriously pungent smell.

The pest, Pochazia huntungensis, joins the brown marmorated stink bug and box tree caterpillar as invasive insects native to China and east Asia that it is feared will wreak havoc here.

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One of those items is the Stink Jar, a throwable that creates a poisonous effect in an area, hurting anything that gets too close. The stink jar can be equipped in your off-hand, letting you keep ...

If you find yourself with a stinky seat neighbor, open the vent above you and point the airflow straight down. Wearing a mask can also help. Avoid being smelly by having good overall hygiene yourself.

You may have already seen the aptly-named brown marmorated stink bug, a native of East Asia, climbing on your windows, doors, siding, and more as it searches for a wintering spot. The first stink ...

For many homeowners, it's a familiar one. It often comes with a look of dismay after an attempt to eradicate an unwanted creature ultimately leads to more trouble. Stink bugs are finding their way ...

The clamour for instant justice is a sign of breakdown of the justice system and the rule of law. The accused, even in the most heinous of cases, is entitled to a fair trial before punishment. We ...

For many travelers it’s a nightmare scenario: You board a plane for an hourslong flight, and when your seat neighbor arrives they are, for lack of a better word, stinky. Courtney Enright ...

Earlier this year, a Dec. 2023 TikTok about "postpartum stink" went viral, with many people admitting they had no idea they would smell after giving birth. TikTok user Abigail, who goes by @z00mie ...