How to deal with stinkbugs?
I am getting stinkbugs in the house already. I don't want another winter seeing them crawling on my ceilings. I have tried some home remedies outside the house but still see them in the house. What ideas can I try?
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Hi Deb! It goes without saying, since you've been dealing with them, to not squeeze or crush them. I catch them with a tissue or sweep them into a dustpan and flush them. Keeping them out, is tricky, as you know! Seal windows and doors, since they only need a tiny area to get in. I check the sweeps at the bottom of my outside doors, since a double sweep is inexpensive and easy to replace (and great for keeping out critters. I started using diatomaceous earth to keep ants out, last year, and guess what? It keeps stink bugs out, too! Also, some people swear by this: https://smile.amazon.com/Rescue-Model-Stink-Attractant-Refills/dp/B00CIBLRPQ/ref=pd_sim_86_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00CIBLRPQ&pd_rd_r=58bc3a4f-bace-11e8-a07a-dda09ccf66a1&pd_rd_w=X7c7f&pd_rd_wg=O7OCj&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=56838e6b-66d4-41e0-a762-743f1a1a628a&pf_rd_r=6CJHE57ZZ18CAZF9Q9HZ&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=6CJHE57ZZ18CAZF9Q9HZ
Happily, I haven't yet been invaded by stink bugs However, in years past, I have had ants. Should I tell you how much I dislike ants? Horrid things! They need to stay outside! lol Periodically, I spray under my sinks, in my doorways and all window openings with a mix of peppermint essence and water. Smells good and I have zero ants. Happy Days!
Thanks, going to try this too!
We've got them too- I just counted 11 on my living room screen. And they are trying to come in any which way they can! So far I've not had any luck keeping them out and they hide behind the curtains then scare everyone periodically through the winter.