sweet corn, or sunflowers, the eggs are often not far behind. Knowing what adults are already active around your yard can help confirm what those eggs are likely to become.
- When it makes sense to leave the eggs alone
Here’s where it gets a little nuanced. Some egg masses that look like stink bug eggs may already have been parasitized by beneficial wasps. These wasps are tiny, do not bother people, and are one of the best natural controls for stink bugs. Parasitized eggs often darken evenly or develop exit