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Mar 09
2011

Protect your home from stink bugs

Posted by: Michael Ullrich on Mar 9, 2011

Tagged in: house

Published by: Michael Ullrich, A.I.A.

Spring is upon us; warmer temps, blossoming landscapes… and stink bugs!  Scientists are predicting the shield shaped invaders will again plague DC, MD and VA in 2011. So how do we protect our homes from these smelly nuisances?  Unfortunately at present time there is no wonder cure for stink bugs, but here are a couple techniques to help minimize the problem. 

 If you are not adverse to chemical treatments, many pest experts have reported success using a product called Talstar Pro.  Mix 1-ounce of concentrate per 1-gallon of water and apply with a pump sprayer, paying specific attention to the window sills and door thresholds around the exterior of your home. Pesticides break down with exposure to sunlight, so you may need to re-apply every 7-14 days for effective control.

Insure your homes exterior is properly sealed.  Replace torn window and door screens. Seal cracks in your siding, windows, doors, utility pipes, and any other openings with a high quality silicone caulk.  Install screens on attic vents, and chimney flues. Inspect crawl space openings and make sure they are properly sealed. 

Stink bugs, like many insects, are drawn to light, so closing your shades at night and turning off exterior lighting when not needed will help to reduce their attraction to your home.

Stink bugs will impact all of us in the upcoming year.  If you have other useful tips or techniques, I would encourage you to share them with us here.


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More ways to protect your home agaist stink bugs
written by jones, August 09, 2011
Hi Michael, Thanks for the wise advices, all are valid points. We have our shares of stink bugs encounter over the past few years, and we sure have seen more of them this summer. I have gathered some creative ways to get rid of stink bugs on our site, and one simple strategy that I see missing here is to clear out weed and grass from around you house, as stink bugs tend to hide there too. Another one is to build bird houses and bat houses that may help you control the bugs population,
Hope that helps
A,Jones

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