Apr 7, 2026 - News
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Dew-draped web. Photo: Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images
Spring is here! The sun is finally shining in Seattle, and as temperatures rise, so do uninvited houseguests — ants patrolling the countertops, spiders setting up shop in forgotten corners, and mystery flies emerging from drains.
We want to hear from you: Have you ever had a weird encounter with a stinkbug? Surrendered to an ant invasion? Woken up with mysterious bites?
- Which springtime bug do you hate the most, and why?
Tell us what pest bugs you the most in this short poll and email us at [email protected] with your most squeamish stories.
- Your response could be featured in an upcoming story.