With temperatures beginning to drop as we transition into the fall season, some Missouri homeowners may soon face an unwelcome guest.

Droves of brown marmorated stink bugs will soon look to seek refuge in homes across the country in an effort to survive the cold.

"Fall is prime time for stink bug invasions," Dr. Jim Fredericks, senior vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association, said in a news release . "This is the season when they sneak indoors for shelter, and our homes seem like a great place to hunker down."

While stink bugs aren't dangerous to humans, that doesn't mean they can't quickly become a headache to deal with.

Here's everthing you need to know about these pests and what you can do to prevent them from invading your residence.

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