Homeowners can prevent stink bugs from getting indoors by sealing holes on their houses and keeping their windows closed. Szucs studies the invasive stink bug at Michigan State University. The invasive stink bugWhile some stink bugs are native to Michigan, a particular variant from east Asian called the brown marmorated stink bug is what researchers are most concerned about. Invasive stink bugs feed on both the fruit and its leaves. It's only anecdotal, she admits, but invasive stink bugs have thrived in warm conditions and could find success as average temperatures continue to trend upwards.