Stink bugs are an insect that I had yet to hear anyone defend, until I read .
The North American debut of brown marmorated stink bugs (Halyomorpha halys) was first documented in Allentown, back in 1998. Since then, their popularity has spread to at least 36 states. Without causing any significant human illness, injury or hunger, they have stimulated a vibrant industry aimed at thwarting them. -Edwards writes
Edwards argues that the stink bug has spurred part of the economy as people try to remove the insects from their homes and gardens.
At the beginning of May, Safer Brand, a Lancaster County company, introduced a new product called the Stink Bug Magnet that they claim “offers an effective solution to removing a stink bug problem.” That's just the latest in plenty of products with similar intentions, and a quick online search turns up no reviews for this new product.
Edwards suggests tackling the stink bug issue head on with a dustpan and brush and better sealing your windows and doors.
Are you happy to watch the stink bug as another interesting part of the wildlife? Do you see the stink bug as an issue? Do you have tips to getting rid of stink bugs in your home or garden?
The only problem with either of the above is that they attract stink bugs to the trap rather than repelling them, which is preferable. There are various recipes for repelling them online (nicotine water, pyrethrum-containing flowers, alcohol & water, etc.), and you can search for the one that works for you.
http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/brown-marmorated-stink-bug "This insect is becoming an important agricultural pest in Pennsylvania. In 2010, it produced severe losses in some apple and peach orchards. It also has been found feeding on blackberry, sweet corn, field corn and soybeans. In neighboring states it has been observed damaging tomatoes, lima beans and green peppers."
Just don't tell that to someone who quite literally has hundreds of them in their home, as I once did. It is a nightmare! By removing the existing ones from the home (via a bug vacuum, DO NOT squish them!) and properly sealing up all the little nooks and crannies where they get in, this can be managed. It's a little tougher to get rid of the ones in your garden and on your property. Mineral clay will work as an effective barrier. Mixing some garlic water and spraying it on their favorite plants will help convince them that your neighbor's place really is where they would rather be, ha ha. Take it from someone who spent months and months experimenting with ways to deal with these little tanks... Bill Campbell, Stink Bug Author http://www.getridofstinkbugsnow.com
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