Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know to get rid of stink bugs.
Are Stink Bugs Harmful?
They cannot damage any part of your home, nor can they bite or sting you.
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The one downfall of the stink bug lies within its name: its smell.
When a stink bug is threatened or injured, it releases a smelly concoction made up of chemical.
What Attracts Stink Bugs?
This is because stink bugs need a warm place tooverwinter and hibernate.
This meansclosing up any potential gaps in your doors, windows, and vents with caulk.
Quickly vacuum the stink bugs up using a hose attachment to reach into tight corners.
Once you’ve gotten all the bugs, immediately throw the bag away.
Make a Plastic Bottle Trap
Feel like getting a little crafty?
Try making a DIY stink bug trap.
Once it’s nighttime, press the light on inside the bottle trap with a pen or chopstick.
Overnight, the light from the bottle will attract nearby stink bugs.
Re-sprinkle DE as needed or when it gets wet.
Use Soapy Water
Soapy water is another easy way to get rid of stink bugs.
Like diatomaceous earth,dish soapdestroys the exoskeleton of stink bugs, causing them to die.
Knock any stink bugs you see into the cup of water, where they’ll quickly drown.
The strong smell of essential oils repels many insects, including stink bugs.
A neem oil spray should also be added to the perimeter of your home.
