The word “smelly pest” always refers to a specific species called a stink bug. These stink bugs are harmful to gardens and agricultural lands and can eat plant tissue that causes severe damage. These stink bugs are not only harmful to the plants but also, they are the biggest nuisance to many homeowners. Because these bugs can produce an unpleasant smell that is too bad than rotten eggs or contaminated food. They release a smelly liquid when crushed to revenge on their enemies, and in this article, we are going to discuss, how to keep smelly pests away from your home.
When do Stink Bugs get Indoors?
Stink bugs always prefer warm environments and when the temperature is low outside, they will try to enter your home. These bugs are attracted to lights like CFL and fluorescent lamps and are more active during the night. They are also attracted to the food products like fruits and sweet products.
How to Keep Smelly Pests Away From your Home?
As they are attracted to fluorescent lamps and CFLs, avoid using these lights and prefer other types of lights. Install a screen over the windows and doors that can defend against the entry of these nocturnal insects inside your home.
You can also make use of insect repellents and a flying insect catcher, installing a flying insect catcher outside will avoid the entry of stink bugs inside your home.
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs?
Check Entry Points
Inspect your home completely for any gaps and cracks including doors and windows. If you found any try to seal them immediately which can avoid the entry of pests inside your home.
Exterior Lighting
Since they are attracted to light, make use of yellow lights or sodium vapor lights. Yellow lights are less attractive to all types of pests and sodium vapor lamps will bring an environment-friendly nature to your home.
Chemical Pesticides
It’s not the end after sealing gaps and changing the lighting. Those practices can defend against the entry of stink bugs inside your home. It is important to avoid their presence and reduce the number, so you can make use of any pesticide that contains deltamethrin which is highly effective to control stink bugs.
Make sure you have an experienced person while using chemicals because improper use of chemical pesticides can increase infestation and harm your own health.
Try a Home Remedy
You can prepare a homemade pest control spray with the use of products available in your home. A combination of hot water, dishwashing soap, and vinegar can be used as an effective pest control spray. Place the mixture in a spray bottle and stir well, then spray around your place to avoid stink bugs and other pest infestations.
Conclusion
The above-listed are the best methods to keep smelly pests away from your home. Note that these methods are effective only for a few days and your uninvited guests will return after some days. You can hire a professional pest control service to get rid of stink bugs and other types of pests for years.