Effective Stink Bug Management

Once the seasons start to warm up, so do our insect "friends".  Although many
don't survive the cold winters of the North, it seems like a ton of them do.  And
not the least among them, is the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - a.k.a. the Brown
Stink Bug, or just plain Stink Bug.  Everybody wants to know how to get rid of
stink bugs but that's not likely to happen… and there is no magic bullet out there
to do it with.  So the best we can do is to manage them like every other little creepy-crawler
out there.  So, how do we do it?

Let's start with some methods which provide longer lasting benefits.  The first way
to manage stink bugs is with pesticides.  Although you certainly can hire a pest
control company to come out and spray your house, it is also something that you
can do for yourself (much more economically) with a common garden sprayer.

A few very effective pesticides which can be used in the sprayer are Conquer,
Tempo, or Cyfluthrin. They actually cost less than the price of just 1 visit by an
exterminator, and an average bottle can last a couple of years.  Very economical.
I'll let you in on a little secret here, these are the same chemicals that the pros use! 
To order some Conquer pesticide, click on the link under "An Excellent Product"
in the sidebar ----------------->.

Another long term method of controlling stink bugs is by using some NBS
Paint/Stain Additive.  This is NOT a pesticide - it contains oils from plants which
stink bugs (and other bugs) naturally dislike.  All kinds of bugs just hate this stuff! 
If you're planning on painting your house or staining your deck, simply mix some
NBS into the product and apply as usual.  One application of paint or stain with
NBS mixed in can provide positive results for up to 2 years. It is available through
http://www.no-toxic-pest-contro.com/, or by calling 1-800-877-7290. 

The last important thing you should do to get rid of stink bugs is to seal off all potential
points of entry into your house.  Remember, a stink bug is pretty small.  It doesn't take a
very big opening for them to get in.  If you don't find the openings first - the stink
bugs will!  Get some caulking and go to it!  But don't stop there, you'll also want
to make sure that your windows, doors and screens all fit properly.