- The biggest stink bug attractor is light. Stink bugs, like many other insects, are attracted to bright areas, which is why they are found most often in cities instead of rural areas. Lights near doors and windows can attract stink bugs inside your home, and lights that are on inside your home can draw them to high-traffic areas within your home. However, light can be used against stink bugs, as lighted bug zappers can both attract and kill stink bugs.
- Like all insects, stink bugs need moisture to survive. And when the weather is hot and dry, stink bugs can be drawn to your home simply because it has the moisture they crave. Limiting the standing water in your home and getting rid of excess moisture will help deter stink bugs from coming indoors. Controlling the humidity in your home will also help get rid of stink bugs in your home.
- Stink bugs also like finding hiding spots in your home and will be attracted to small cracks in your floor or walls. To prevent this, try sealing any stray cracks with either wall patch paste or floor sealant. When a stink bug has nowhere to hide, it will be less likely to stick around your home, so getting rid of any potential hideouts will help curb any burgeoning infestations.
- It may sound like common sense, but stink bugs are attracted to places that feel like their natural environment. So if you have a room or basement that you've been neglecting to clean for awhile, it can be the perfect place for a family of stink bugs to set up residence. You can prevent this by making sure all surfaces are free of dirt and any leaves or debris from the outside are cleared away as soon as possible.
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