Q&A - How do you get rid of stink bugs in your house?
Question:
My brother in Maryland has a tremendous problem with Stink Bugs. They have invaded his home inside and he has used traps outside, insecticides, and simply catching them on tissue and flushing them down the toilet. What can you do to get rid of stink bugs in your house?
Answer:
Stink Bugs can be kept out of the home most effectively by sealing up the ways they are getting into the house. When the stink bugs are overwintering in a house they are weak because they have not eaten for months. You can vacuum them up (use a shop vac). Keep shrubs and weeds away from your house. The stink bugs go to the plants to get food and the house is a convenient place to stay.
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My brother in Maryland has a tremendous problem with Stink Bugs. They have invaded his home inside and he has used traps outside, insecticides, and simply catching them on tissue and flushing them down the toilet. What can you do to get rid of stink bugs in your house?
Answer:
Stink Bugs can be kept out of the home most effectively by sealing up the ways they are getting into the house. When the stink bugs are overwintering in a house they are weak because they have not eaten for months. You can vacuum them up (use a shop vac). Keep shrubs and weeds away from your house. The stink bugs go to the plants to get food and the house is a convenient place to stay.
Related Resources:
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes
Keep brown marmorated stink bugs out of your house