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Why in the world would you go to such elaborate lengths to kill a stinkbug in your house? They don't bite or sting, and they're really crap at evasive manoeuvr
by quesera 3y ago
Why in the world would you go to such elaborate lengths to kill a stinkbug in your house?
They don't bite or sting, and they're really crap at evasive manoeuvres. They don't want to be inside any more than you want them to be.
Just pick them up and toss them outside. No need to get medieval.
- briHass 3y agoI've found as soon as I touch/disturb one, it excretes its stink oil onto my fingers. The smell also permeates the room a bit. I beg to differ on the 'they don't want to be inside' bit. I think that's exactly what they want, since they tend to swarm enclosed structures in the Fall. I assume they prefer a climate controlled house during Winter like most other insects/animals would if given the option.
- quesera 3y agoI may have underestimated the population and behaviour of stink bugs in the broader world. I've never had to deal with more than a few at a time, and they have always been pretty docile/non-reactionary creatures.
- meragrin_ 3y ago> They don't want to be inside any more than you want them to be. Huh? The brown marmorated stink bugs start migrating to homes this time of year in the north. > Just pick them up and toss them outside. No need to get medieval. Is allowing them to slowly freeze to death medieval? That's what's going to happen during the winter in the north.
- airza 3y agoThey want to be inside of your house in the northern US, this time of year when it gets cold they will crawl in any opening. Then they die because they can't get back outside.