Stink bugs are a detriment to anyone growing vegetables, fruit or any kind of plants. They can very easily ruin a farmer's crop prior to marketing. Usually less than an inch long, they have varying shades of brown and have a 'shield' on their back. Their width is almost the same as their length and they have an odor, thus their name. A number of different kinds of stink bug traps have been developed.
These bugs were discovered in 1998 in Pennsylvania, apparently accidentally imported. Currently, they can be found in numerous states, reaching from one part of the U. S. To the other. They have been a pest in Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan for many years.
One of the more promising traps available can be used both indoors and outdoors. It contains an attractant which lures these bugs to inside a container. When trapped, they cannot get out, so dehydrate. The attractant lasts approximately two weeks and can be easily replaced.
As the result of this invasion, various traps have been developed. One particular trap uses a scent to lure the bugs and is placed outdoors on trees. Another version, stink bug lights, uses soapy water, a liquid, a black light and a scent lure to attract them. Tapes with a sticky adhesive are also being used.
The overwhelming number of these pests has led to the development of stink bug control traps. These appear in many varieties and are used outdoors and indoors. One particular model is placed on trees and uses scent as a lure. Stink bug lights employ the use of a liquid, a black light, soapy water and a scent lure. There are also adhesive tapes, which trap the pests by a sticky substance.
Finding a good trap and following instructions for maintenance is the answer to gaining control of the situation. There are many Internet sites that give reviews of the various traps available and how they have performed. This is an excellent way to determine what kind of trap will work best for you.
If you really want to rid yourself of these smelly pests, it is going to take patience. Finding effective stink bug traps is the first step in control. The next is to be persistent in keeping it stocked with the needed ingredients, putting it in a proper location and following the basic requirements. If these steps are followed, your fruit, vegetables and plants will be able to avoid damage from these bugs.
These bugs were discovered in 1998 in Pennsylvania, apparently accidentally imported. Currently, they can be found in numerous states, reaching from one part of the U. S. To the other. They have been a pest in Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan for many years.
One of the more promising traps available can be used both indoors and outdoors. It contains an attractant which lures these bugs to inside a container. When trapped, they cannot get out, so dehydrate. The attractant lasts approximately two weeks and can be easily replaced.
As the result of this invasion, various traps have been developed. One particular trap uses a scent to lure the bugs and is placed outdoors on trees. Another version, stink bug lights, uses soapy water, a liquid, a black light and a scent lure to attract them. Tapes with a sticky adhesive are also being used.
The overwhelming number of these pests has led to the development of stink bug control traps. These appear in many varieties and are used outdoors and indoors. One particular model is placed on trees and uses scent as a lure. Stink bug lights employ the use of a liquid, a black light, soapy water and a scent lure. There are also adhesive tapes, which trap the pests by a sticky substance.
Finding a good trap and following instructions for maintenance is the answer to gaining control of the situation. There are many Internet sites that give reviews of the various traps available and how they have performed. This is an excellent way to determine what kind of trap will work best for you.
If you really want to rid yourself of these smelly pests, it is going to take patience. Finding effective stink bug traps is the first step in control. The next is to be persistent in keeping it stocked with the needed ingredients, putting it in a proper location and following the basic requirements. If these steps are followed, your fruit, vegetables and plants will be able to avoid damage from these bugs.
About the Author:
Thomas Bleier is a green builder and landscaper. For more information on stink bug traps, visit HardToFindItems.com.
