This Really Bugs Me

Did you know that stinkbugs hibernate in the winter? Or that they have a needle-like mouth to pierce fruit, but they keep their mouths tucked between their legs when not in use? Are they sure that's a mouth tucked in there? I am currently online looking for fun stinkbug facts for a reason; albeit not a great one, but here I am, getting me some learning. I just saw a link that queried, 'Why Do Stinkbugs hate?' I thought, 'Wow, I want to know why they hate! Also, how can one discern that they are indeed hateful?' Oh, it says 'what' they hate. Well, that makes a lot more sense.

I present the hateful stinkbug.

Last night, I heard a bug buzzing around my bedroom. I told my dog, Dobby, to investigate, but that is one lazy ass, bed-hogging bitch. As she was clearly not interested in my safety, it was upon me to defend myself. Light on. Oh, it's a stinkbug. On the ceiling. Waiting to fall on my face. I managed to wrestle it to the floor where, I wrongly assumed, it would just go to sleep. I got back in bed. BUZZ. Shit, now I can't find it. Music turned up. Problem solved. This method also works when you hear a troubling noise in your car. Is it a wonder my spouse takes care of all combustion engine-related issues? Speaking of that- honey, there are all kinds of warning lights flashing in my car. See? I am a problem solver.

My brain in the midst of problem solving.

When I woke this morning, my new pet, let's call it Doodle, was laying on the ground near my nightstand, legs up but still alive, hanging on by a thread. I managed to pick Doodle up without alerting its stinky spidey-senses and relocated it to an artichoke seedling I have yet to transplant. Doodle suddenly springs to life in the sun and stretches its little face into the warmth. As I watch this, I dub myself the stinkbug whisperer. Doodle moves a little closer to the window to catch some rays and I am so happy it is enjoying itself. As I am congratulating myself on saving Doodle, it flies at warp speed toward the window, slams into it, and falls behind the bookcase. Well, that was an unforeseen sequence of events.

Pre-flight preparations

Never fear, my dear readers. Doodle eventually regained consciousness and crawled its way back up the window where it has taken up residence at the top. Another interesting fact about stinkbugs. They give off a pheromone that tells others of its kind that they have found a place to hibernate where they won't be killed, maimed, or otherwise harmed. So, Doodle is hanging out, silently signaling all its stinkbug friends to join it for the winter. It posted a review of my place on VRBO Insect Edition- 'A warm and inviting living area with plenty of sun and a great view! Great host; not a killer. I highly recommend.' I'd better prepare for the hoard.

Doodle enjoying post-traumatic healing in the sun

Great view for an extended stay.