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Stink Bugs in Wichita Homes: What to Do
Stink bugs show up on warm walls and windows in fall. Illinois Extension explains how brown marmorated stink bugs move indoors after feeding on plants all summer. The same steps help with any stink bug. Here is what Wichita homeowners should know.
Quick Answers
Do not crush them. They release a foul odor.
Sweep them up, or use a shop vac you keep just for bugs.
Seal gaps and fix screens to keep the next wave out.
Why do stink bugs gather on Wichita homes in fall?
The extension says stink bugs gravitate toward warm, sunny walls. They look for gaps around windows, doors, vents, air conditioners, chimneys, soffits, and siding. In Wichita, box elder bugs gather in the same way in fall, so you may be dealing with both.
What should you do first?
Sweep them up with a broom. Do not squash them.
If you vacuum, use a shop vac kept just for this. The extension says a regular vacuum can hold the smell in its filter and canister.
Caulk gaps around windows, doors, vents, and siding.
Repair damaged window screens.
Cut back on outdoor lighting near the house when you can.
What does not help?
The extension does not recommend pesticides indoors for stink bugs. Dead bugs can attract secondary pests such as rodents and carpet beetles. Sweeping up and sealing gaps works better.
Common Questions
What do I do with stink bugs inside my house?
Sweep them up or use a shop vac kept just for bugs. Do not crush them, since they release a foul odor.
Why not just spray them?
The extension says dead bugs can attract secondary pests like rodents and carpet beetles, so it does not recommend pesticides indoors.
Do you use contracts for stink bug control?
No. We do not use contracts.
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