How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs

When dealing with stink bugs on your own, the goal is to minimize their entry, remove the bugs already inside, and discourage them from gathering around your property. Here’s a thorough approach a home or business owner can take to get rid of stink bugs themselves:

Seal Entry Points

Inspect doors, windows, siding, vents, chimneys, and utility openings for gaps.
Use silicone or silicone-latex caulk to seal cracks.
Install or repair weather stripping, door sweeps, and window screens.
Cover vents and chimneys with fine mesh screens.

Reduce Outdoor Attraction

Keep exterior lights off at night or switch to yellow “bug light” bulbs, as stink bugs are highly attracted to light.
Reduce moisture around the property by fixing leaky pipes, gutters, and clogged drains.
Remove weeds, overgrown vegetation, and debris near your building where stink bugs might hide.

Physical Removal Indoors

Vacuuming: Use a vacuum with a disposable bag to suck up stink bugs quickly. Dispose of the bag immediately to avoid odor.
Soapy Water Trap: Fill a container with warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Knock stink bugs into it — the soap breaks the surface tension and drowns them.
Avoid crushing them, since they release a foul odor when disturbed.

Exclusion and Barriers

Keep doors and windows closed when possible.
Use screens on windows and attic vents.
If stink bugs are congregating on the sunny side of your building, consider applying a light barrier treatment around exterior entry points using an over-the-counter insecticide labeled for stink bugs.

Prevent Future Infestations

Treat your property in late summer or early fall, before stink bugs start looking for overwintering sites.
Store firewood and outdoor equipment away from your home’s walls to limit harborage areas.
Inspect packages, plants, and items brought indoors — stink bugs can hitchhike inside.

DIY control can significantly reduce stink bugs, but infestations can become overwhelming when they gather in large numbers or invade wall voids for overwintering.

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs

Hiring our professional pest control services is the best way to get rid of stink bugs because these pests are notoriously difficult to eliminate once they invade a property. Unlike a few nuisance bugs that can be vacuumed or trapped, stink bugs often invade in large numbers, hide deep in wall voids, and return year after year if preventative measures aren’t put in place. Here’s why our professional services are the most effective solution:

Comprehensive Inspection and Identification: Our professionals know where stink bugs enter and hide. We can identify overlooked gaps, cracks, and structural vulnerabilities that allow stink bugs to get inside — many of which the untrained eye may miss.
Targeted Treatments That Work: Store-bought sprays or DIY methods usually only kill stink bugs you see, not the ones hiding behind walls or in attics. Our licensed pest control technicians apply professional-grade products that are proven to be effective and safe when used correctly. We apply exterior barrier treatments to prevent entry, as well as interior spot treatments when necessary.
Preventative Protection: Our professionals don’t just remove existing stink bugs — we focus on long-term prevention. By sealing entry points, applying protective barriers, and scheduling seasonal treatments (especially in late summer and early fall before overwintering season), we can stop infestations before they start.
Safe and Efficient Methods: DIY solutions like bug bombs or misapplied sprays can be ineffective or potentially even dangerous indoors. Our professionals know how to apply treatments safely, without putting residents, employees, pets, or property at risk.
Experience With Large-Scale Infestations: When stink bugs gather in overwhelming numbers — covering windows, walls, or invading entire buildings — homeowners and business owners often struggle to keep up. Our professionals have the equipment, training, and strategies to quickly and effectively eliminate widespread infestations.
Guaranteed Results: We return at not extra cost if stink bugs persist. This provides peace of mind that DIY methods simply can’t match.

While DIY methods can temporarily reduce stink bug numbers, our professional pest control offers the only reliable, long-term solution by combining inspection, exclusion, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Get Rid Of Stink Bugs With Miche Pest Control

Hiring our team of professionals at Miche Pest Control is an investment in long-term protection, expertise, and peace of mind. Here’s why:

Personalized Service and Local Expertise: We know the specific pest pressures in the area—such as seasonal rodent activity, regional ant species, or local termite threats. Our technicians understand the environment, climate, and building types common to the area, allowing them to provide targeted, effective treatments.
High-Quality, Comprehensive Solutions: As a full-service provider, we doe’t just treat surface problems; we address the root causes. From inspections and prevention to exclusion and ongoing maintenance, we deliver complete, integrated pest management (IPM) programs designed to both eliminate infestations and prevent future ones.
Accountability and Reliability: We live and die by our reputation. We rely on trust, referrals, and repeat business, meaning we're committed to doing the job right the first time and providing exceptional customer care.
Faster Response Times: We respond quickly to emergencies and schedule services sooner than large, national chains. Especially when you’re dealing with urgent pest issues like rodents or wasps, that speed matters.
Customized Treatment Plans: We tailor our services to your property’s specific needs instead of using one-size-fits-all chemical treatments. This results in safer, more effective pest control that minimizes environmental impact and reduces unnecessary pesticide use.
Highly Trained, Experienced Technicians: We invest in training, certification, and continuing education for our technicians. We stay current on the latest pest biology, control techniques, and safety standards.
Long-Term Prevention and Value: Our focus on providing quality service means fewer callbacks, longer-lasting protection, and better value over time. Instead of repeated, temporary fixes, you get strategic solutions that protect your home or business for the long run and provide better peace of mind.

Hiring our team means you get expertise you can trust, faster service, safer and more effective treatments, and long-term results that protect both your property and your peace of mind. Contact us today!