Prehistoric sites around Clinton have been shown to be up to 3,000 years old, but European settlers did not arrive until the 18th century. In 1801, the settlers founded a town that they named Burrville in honor of the country's new vice-president, Aaron Burr. However, Burr fell into disgrace, resulting in the town being renamed in 1809; historians believe that the new name was to honor George Clinton, the vice-president who followed Burr, but the name could conceivably honored DeWitt Clinton, George's nephew and the mayor of New York City at the time. Regardless of how the name was chosen, life in Clinton was not without its challenges, including a variety of pests. Certain termites, for example, prospered in the area's climate. However, modern residents of Clinton must
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They were first identified in 2009 near the airport in Atlanta and spread quickly throughout Georgia. By 2012, kudzu bugs had expanded their range to include Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. In 2017, kudzu bugs were identified in Texas as well as Maryland.
Kudzu bugs received their nickname because of their fondness for the kudzu vine, which is itself an invasive species from Asia. However, kudzu bugs are equally fond of soybean plants, wisteria and green bean plants.
Kudzu bugs are also called globular stink bugs. When they are squashed or even touched, these bugs emit a foul odor that can be difficult to dispel. Furthermore, when squashed, they can stain surfaces, and although they do not bite humans, when they are crushed, kudzu bugs can stain and irritate the skin.
The color white is especially attractive to kudzu bugs. White cars, buildings painted white, white clothing and even white hats can attract these pests. Although swarms of kudzu bugs can make outdoor activities unpleasant, they are more of an annoyance if they decide to spend the winter inside your home or business.
They were first identified in 2009 near the airport in Atlanta and spread quickly throughout Georgia. By 2012, kudzu bugs had expanded their range to include Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. In 2017, kudzu bugs were identified in Texas as well as Maryland.
Kudzu bugs received their nickname because of their fondness for the kudzu vine, which is itself an invasive species from Asia. However, kudzu bugs are equally fond of soybean plants, wisteria and green bean plants.
Kudzu bugs are also called globular stink bugs. When they are squashed or even touched, these bugs emit a foul odor that can be difficult to dispel. Furthermore, when squashed, they can stain surfaces, and although they do not bite humans, when they are crushed, kudzu bugs can stain and irritate the skin.
The color white is especially attractive to kudzu bugs. White cars, buildings painted white, white clothing and even white hats can attract these pests. Although swarms of kudzu bugs can make outdoor activities unpleasant, they are more of an annoyance if they decide to spend the winter inside your home or business.