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Ibadan, Oyo State – Mustapha Iskil Gbolahan, an animal documentarian popularly known as Arojinle, has advised people against killing shield bugs, also known as stink bugs, with their bare hands.
Legit.ng reports that in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, May 13, Arojinle noted that it is not advisable to squash shield bugs directly, as they release a strong, foul-smelling odour when threatened or crushed.
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Arojinle cautions against crushing shield bugs
Findings showed that this scent can also attract more stink bugs to one’s home.
Arojinle wrote on X:
Source: Legit.ng