new bug in town

[Kurt]

On NPR Science Friday now.

 

[Will B]

We have about 6 Boxelder trees in our backyard. Last year we had a load of Boxelder bugs show up. They are harmless and were living in our pine islands near the trees. There were thousands upon thousands. I know it sounds gross, but I could could scoop up handfuls of them. It felt really cool to have hundreds of these little critters walking on your hands all at the same time.

In case you're wondering, here's a Boxelder bug. I'd wager most of you have seen one but not known what they were. They are small...about 1/2 tops...

 

[Lady D]

One or two don't smelll, but when they swam it's pretty nasty. It's a defence mechanism. Squash one and get back with us!

Don't think i want to go that far as to stepping on one to see how bad they stink.

 

[shakennotstirred]

There is a stink bug invasion here. Everyone is complaining about them. I have yet to see one though!

 

[zoegrace1]

i'll send some over..they're all at my house!!

 

[shakennotstirred]

i'll send some over..they're all at my house!!

No thanks! They are not getting favorable reviews here.