Getting rid of stink bugs can be unpleasant and messy because the various methods used make these insects emit a very strong stench. The least messy and most effective method is to use soapy water, but organic and chemical pesticides can also be used to get rid of them. You can also kill stink bugs using physical means. Read this article to learn how to get rid of stink bugs.
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Method 1 of 5: Soapy Water in a Jar
Step 1. Put water and dish soap in a jar
Put enough liquid dish soap into the jar to cover the bottom. Add warm water up to half of the jar, and stir until evenly distributed.
- You can use any liquid dish soap, no matter if the soap is mild or contains added chemicals.
- The exact size of the jar will depend on how many bugs you want to catch. A small cup for pudding or ramekins is sufficient if you just want to kill a few insects, but you'll need a larger jar or small bucket to deal with large infestations of bugs.
Step 2. Beat the pestle into the bottle
When you come across a bug, pick it up with an ice cream stick or chopsticks and drop it in the soapy water.
- Do it quickly. Some species of stink bugs can fly and escape if you don't do it in one hit.
- Walang sangit will drown in 20 to 40 seconds. The stink bug breathes through pores under the waxy outer skin, and when soapy water covers the pores, the insect suffocates.
- You can also wear disposable gloves and catch these insects by hand. In the same way, you can also catch it using tweezers. Catch the bugs right away to prevent them from escaping, but they can give off a foul odor if you don't act quickly.
Step 3. Remove dead insects
After a lot of bugs have accumulated in the soapy water, flush the contents of the jar down the toilet to get rid of the bugs and dirty water.
To save water, wait until you get lots of bugs instead of throwing them out one at a time
Method 2 of 5: Soapy Water Spray
Step 1. Put soapy water in a spray bottle
Mix 1 liter of warm water with 3/4 cup (180 ml) liquid dish soap.
- Just like before, you can use any liquid dish soap no matter if it contains added chemicals or not.
- Shake the spray bottle well to mix the water and soap evenly.
Step 2. Spray this solution on the bug and along any gaps
Spray any bugs you can't reach with the sprayer and spray the solution anywhere you suspect the bugs can get in and out of.
- While this method isn't as fast as the first step of the immersion method, the soap will react with the waxy coating on the outside of the bug, destroying the coating, and eventually dehydrating the bug.
- Usually bugs enter the house through cracks, doors, windows, and ventilation. Spray a generous amount of this solution around the area to kill the bugs as they pass through.
Method 3 of 5: Traditional Pesticides
Step 1. Be aware of the risks
While traditional insecticides can kill bugs, they can pose health risks and other possible negative effects.
- Insecticides are toxic to humans, pets, and bugs. Keep this material out of the reach of small children and pets, and carefully follow the instructions for use on the packaging.
- The use of residual dust can kill many bugs, but the insects can die in hard-to-reach places due to the slow effect of the poison. Carpet beetles and other pests can invade the house and eat the dead bugs afterward.
- Aerosol fumigation can kill bugs, but the effect is short-lived, and bugs that enter the area will not die once the air is clean.
- Only use insecticides specifically designed to kill bugs. Otherwise, you run the risk of choosing chemicals that are not effective at killing these insects.
Step 2. Spray any bugs you come across
Use an aerosol insecticide that can "kill on a spray" to kill any bugs you encounter.
Understand that the term "spray" doesn't necessarily mean the insect will die right away. Usually these chemicals start attacking the walang sangit's nervous system once the body is dry, but it can take several hours after being sprayed before the insect dies
Step 3. Use residual insecticide
Following the directions on the package, sprinkle or spray this product on areas where stink bugs usually hide.
- Residual spray will work more effectively if it is sprayed along window frames, doors, and wall plinths.
- Residual dust works best when sprinkled in the attic, crawl space, or in the interior of a wall.
Step 4. Use an outdoor insecticide to kill fleas along the edges of the room
Spray an outdoor residual pesticide along the soil around the house's foundation.
Walang sangit always invades from outside the house, so any insects that enter the house for the first time will be exposed to the insecticide and die
Step 5. Use a nicotine solution
Soak a pack of cigarettes that have been torn into 4 liters of warm water. Strain the solution and mix it with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of dish soap.
- Put this solution in a spray bottle and spray the bugs until they are wet with this solution.
- Liquid dish soap can make this solution stick to the stink bug more effectively, and the nicotine will poison the stink bug.
- Wear disposable gloves when you spray the nicotine solution to prevent the poison from being accidentally absorbed into the skin.
Method 4 of 5: Solutions from Household Ingredients
Step 1. Deactivate the bugs using hairspray
Attack any bugs you come across with hairspray to keep the bugs from roaming around.
- Hairspray can't kill bugs, but it will paralyze them, so they can't roam freely. This makes it easier for you to kill it with chemicals.
- Use a very sticky hairspray. Fortunately, cheap products are usually stickier than expensive ones.
Step 2. Kill these insects with alcohol, ammonia, or bleach
Fill the jar halfway up with one of these chemicals and beat or put any bugs you see in the jar.
- Do not mix these chemicals for any reason. Mixing these chemicals can produce fumes that are deadly to humans.
- Pry and dip the bugs into the solution using an ice cream stick or glove, or pick up the bugs with tweezers.
- You can also mix one part alcohol with three parts water in a spray bottle. Spray any bugs you encounter with this solution. The alcohol will tear the insect's exterior, dry it out, and eventually destroy the insect.
Step 3. Get rid of the insect with a wart remover
Buy a can of wart remover and freezer and spray it directly on the stink bug. The insect will freeze immediately. Throw the dead bugs down the toilet.
Step 4. Spray the stink bugs using hot sauce
Fill a spray bottle with hot sauce or chili liquid. Spray every insect you come across with this spicy solution.
- Spicy chilies can burn human eyes and skin if not handled properly. In the same way, chili peppers can also burn the waxy exterior of the insect and damage it.
- Wash your hands after handling hot chilies and sauces to avoid accidentally irritating your eyes.
Step 5. Put a drop of wax cleaner on the stink bug
Put one drop of wax cleanser on the back of the pestle. The insect will die in a minute or two.
- You may be able to drip wax cleaner on the stink bug without catching it, but be aware that wax cleaner can stain if it hits carpet or other surfaces. For best results, stun the bugs with hairspray or trap the stink bugs in a glass jar before you apply the wax remover.
- Wax cleaners can peel off the waxy layer on the outside of the stink bug's skin, destroying the inner membrane.
Step 6. Use white vinegar
Put a tablespoon or a teaspoon of white vinegar in a container. Use a container that is not too big.
- Catch bugs with tweezers, unused medicine bottles with lids, and/or gloves.
- Put the insect in the vinegar. Walang sangit will immediately die without having time to emit a bad smell.
- Throw bugs into the toilet.
Method 5 of 5: Performing Physical Extermination
Step 1. Suck bugs with a vacuum cleaner (vacuum cleaner)
When you encounter a bug, suck it up using a vacuum cleaner equipped with a bag.
- The stink bugs will release a foul odor inside the vacuum cleaner, so the machine will stink for several weeks. Sprinkle a strong deodorizer into the inside of the vacuum to minimize the odor.
- Do not use a bagless vacuum cleaner. Use a vacuum cleaner that comes with a bag and discard the bag when you're done sucking up the bugs.
- Alternatively, wrap a long stocking around the outside of the vacuum cleaner tube and secure it with an elastic band. Stuff the remaining stockings into the tube and suck out the bugs as usual. This will prevent the bugs from passing through the vacuum cleaner's filter.
Step 2. Install the insect repellent with the electrical system
Place an electric bug zapper on a dark ceiling or cupboard.
- Like most insects, stink bugs are attracted to light sources. By placing the device in a dark room, the light emitted will attract stink bugs. When the stink bug gets close to the light, the insect will be electrocuted and die without having a chance to emit a foul odor.
- Sweep or suck up dead bugs a few days later.
Step 3. Install the glue trap
Spread fly-trap paper or other glue traps near windows, vents, doors, and crevices.
- Walang sangit will be trapped in the trap when the insect passes through it. The insect will starve to death because it cannot find food.
- Remove the glue trap once it has accumulated a lot of bugs.
- Be aware that walang sangit can give off a foul odor when caught in the trap.
Step 4. Kill the bug by freezing it
Trap the bugs in a freezer-safe plastic bag or airtight container. Put the container in the freezer for a few days to kill it.
Make sure you use a bag or container that can be tightly closed. Otherwise, the stench of stink bugs could contaminate your freezer
Step 5. Cup a glass over the bug and allow the insect to die from its own toxic emissions
Quickly retrieve the glass, then throw the dead bugs in the trash.
