Do not kill stink bugs in the house
Bad breath bugs are insects with a shield-shaped hard shell, often flying into houses through door crevices, windows or ventilation holes to hide when the weather changes. They are not very dangerous to health but emit an unpleasant pungent smell when threatened or crushed.
According to Ms. Dominique Stumpf - Executive Director of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA, USA) - many families unintentionally make the stench spread wider because they kill insects right in the house. This expert recommends using a light broom to collect them and then take them out or flush them into the toilet instead of stomping.
Another way that many people apply is to mix water with dish soap in a bucket. When stink bugs fall into the soapy solution, they will quickly sink. In addition, a mixture of hot water, white vinegar and dish soap can also be put in a spray bottle to spray directly on insects.
According to Ms. Christina Chrysostomou - life and home care expert of Homes & Gardens magazine, UK - natural measures help limit the use of strong chemicals in living spaces, especially suitable for families with young children or pets.
Preventing stink bugs from entering with natural scents
Experts believe that prevention is still the most effective solution to limit stink bugs from appearing indoors.
People should check for cracks around windows, doors or pipes to seal them. Insect nets need to be repaired immediately when torn because bedbugs can crawl through very small gaps.
Outdoor light is also a factor attracting this insect. Therefore, you should turn off unnecessary lights at night or use motion sensor lights.
In addition, garlic, lemongrass essential oil, geranium or turmeric are said to have the ability to repel stink bugs. People can mix garlic powder with warm water to spray around windows or use an essential oil diffuser in the room.
If stink bugs appear in large numbers and last for many days, experts recommend contacting a professional insect control unit for thorough treatment.
