Every pest company I have ever worked for has never made a guarantee that they will kill stink bugs. Stink bugs have a tough outer layer that makes them hard to penetrate. That doesn’t mean it is not possible.
So, How Do I Get Rid Of Stink Bugs? You can spray them with chemicals that have a immediate knock down! (chemical listed below) Pressure washing your house helps as well, pressure washing will dilute any previous pheromones on your home put there by pests. Make sure to spray the chemical in the treatment areas after you clean the house with a pressure washer.
Why Do Stink Bugs Swarm My House?
The brown marmorated stink bug decides on a place that it wants to settle as the weather starts to cool off from the hot summer heat. Stink bugs set off an aggregated pheromone that attracts all the other stink bugs to their location. Stink bugs are attracted to home gardens and vegetation areas.
So, if you see stink bugs start to swarm your home, you have been chosen.
Stink bugs will try getting into these areas of your home:
- vents in attics
- vents in crawl spaces and basements
- cracks in the exterior wall of your home to get into wall voids
The idea for them is to stay warm and out of the harsh winter elements. They can be found in and around wood furniture as well.
How Do I Prevent Stink Bugs From Getting Into My Home?
Here are some things you can do to prevent stink bugs from getting in your home:
- Caulk or Silicone off all your windows and doors around the frame
- Make sure all rubber door seals are intact on all exterior doors
- Caulk or Silicone the exterior wall where the hoses from your HVAC System meet the outer wall.
- Make sure all holes from the exterior to the interior are sealed.
- If you have a log burning fireplace you can install a screen on the chimney.
- For extra protection you can add door sweeps and screens for attic vents.
Most of these items can be bought in a home improvement store or online for your convenience.
Do Stink Bugs Bite?
Despite their scary appearance stink bugs do not bite. They eat fruits, nuts and other plants. Stink bugs are a nuisance to farmers and cause massive damage to produce and nut crops. Stink bugs will spray when they are disturbed or attacked as a defense mechanism. Another good thing to note is stink bugs don’t carry any diseases either.
What Home Remedies Kill Stink Bugs?
Here are some home hacks that will help diminish stink bug populations within your home:
Most of these solutions cause suffocation because the stink bug breathes through the pores of their outer shell.
- Soap Vinegar Traps- You can take a container and fill it half full with water add 1 part dish soap and ½ part vinegar.the trap is ready, leave it out to work it’s magic.
- The Hairspray Effect- Spray the stink bugs with hairspray this will cause paralysis. Then vacuum them up and throw them away.
- Indoor Home Spray Remedy- like the soap vinegar traps take an empty spray bottle fill it halfway with water and add dish soap and vinegar. You’re ready to spray. In less than 40 minutes the stink bugs infected will be dead.
Make sure when mixing household items not to over do it. Bleach should not be mixed with other chemicals because it can be fatal to you.
When Do Stink Bugs Migrate?
Stink bugs migrate twice a year; Once in the spring and once in the fall.
- Spring Migration- stink bugs are coming out of their winter hibernation.
- Fall Migration- stink bugs are finding a warm place to hibernate for the cold months.
When Should I Treat For Stink Bugs?
The best time to spray for stink bugs is when they are present. During migration is a great time, they haven’t made it all the way into your home yet and you can get the drop on them. The chemical you will use to eradicate this bug works best while it is still wet.(chemical listed below) Given the hard exterior it takes longer for the chemical to kill the stink bug when it is dry or encapsulated. Another method is using a dust with a web buster, the residuals of the dust only last a few weeks that is if it doesn’t rain. The results of the dust are astounding it is hard for stink bugs to breathe around it. These are the best methods to get rid of stink bugs.
What Chemicals Kill Stink Bugs?
Talstar P is a good chemical for stink bugs because It has an immediate knockdown. Even though it can be used indoors and outdoors a lot of people choose not to use it indoors because it leaves a milky residue on their hardwood and tile floors. That being said a really good indoor product to help with stink bugs is Demand CS. It has a really good knock down and microencapsulates which means that it has a long residual. When applying Demand CS you should always read the label. When spraying the chemical outside spray along the foundation in between cracks and crevices along the eaves, downspouts and soffits of the home around the windows and doors to the outside of your home. Demand CS does not leave milky residue. Demand CS and Talstar P chemicals are an industry standard for pest control professionals; The third chemical you can use is called Tempo. Tempo can be applied in two ways you can use a bellows duster or you can put it on to a cobweb duster and apply it. Tempo should be applied around eves, soffits downspouts screened in porches, windows, doors etc.
Make sure that when you use these chemicals that you read the label thoroughly and only apply how the label tells you to do so.
Summary:
This is how you get rid of stink bugs: Using proper chemical application and sealing off your home will result in the success of getting rid of these little stinky pests. Please always make sure to read the label. It is against federal law to apply any pesticide that in any manner not consistent with its labeling.
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