Stink Bugs Move Indoors

Stink bugs tend to show up in homes during the fall and winter. They're seeking to change their habitat due to the changing temperature at this time of year.

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Iowa Core Standard

3-LS4-3

Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all

Driving Question

Why are there stink bugs in our house?

Probing Questions

Does the cold weather make stink bugs come into our homes?
Are other bugs affected in the same way as stink bugs?
Is there a way to stop the stink bugs from coming in?
How do the bugs get into our house?

Classroom Suggestions

Students could:

Research the weather change from summer to fall in Iowa.
Research stink bugs and their needs.
Bring in and dissect a stink bug.

Resources

Nature at Your Front Door | Stink Bugs in Your House? Video explaining how and why stink bugs come in.
PBS LearningMedia | Plum Landing: Habitat Sweet Habitat: Three siblings talk about where a group of imaginary animals would find food, water, and shelter in their backyard.

Contributors

Submitted by Valorie Grundmeier.