How To Get Rid Of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is a highly invasive stink bug that becomes especially problematic when it invades homes and businesses in large numbers seeking warmth in cooler months. While total elimination of these bugs without our professional help is challenging, there are effective do-it-yourself (DIY) methods that can significantly reduce their numbers and prevent future infestations. Here’s how home and business owners can get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs on their own:

Physical Removal and Exclusion

Seal Entry Points: Inspect your property carefully for gaps around windows, doors, vents, chimneys, siding, and utility penetrations. Use silicone or silicone-latex caulk to seal cracks and crevices. Replace worn weatherstripping around doors and windows. Install door sweeps and fine-mesh screens over attic vents and exhaust fans.
Vacuuming: Use a shop vac or vacuum with a disposable bag to remove stink bugs when you see them indoors. Empty or discard the bag immediately—stink bugs release a foul odor when disturbed or crushed. Avoid crushing them directly, as their defensive odor can linger and attract more bugs.
Light Traps (for indoors): You can create a simple DIY trap using a pan of soapy water placed under a desk lamp or LED light in a dark room at night. The light attracts the bugs, and the soapy water kills them on contact.

Exterior Treatment and Habitat Reduction

Reduce Outdoor Attractants: Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights at night—stink bugs are attracted to light. Remove nearby vegetation, such as weeds or overgrown plants that provide cover. Keep exterior walls free of clutter like firewood stacks or debris.
Use Safe Insecticides (for exterior only): Apply a residual pyrethroid spray around entry points, eaves, and window frames during late summer or early fall when stink bugs start looking for overwintering sites. Always follow label directions and avoid over-application to prevent harm to beneficial insects. Avoid spraying inside living spaces—chemical treatments are not effective indoors once they’re already inside.

Indoor Prevention

Keep window and door screens in good repair.
Close attic and crawl space vents with fine mesh.
Use dehumidifiers—stink bugs prefer humid environments.
Store food securely, though they rarely feed indoors.

Natural and Non-Chemical Methods

Essential oils like clove, mint, or lemongrass can repel stink bugs when diluted with water and sprayed around doors, windows, and entryways.
Some homeowners report success with kaolin clay (Surround WP) on garden plants—it forms a protective barrier that repels stink bugs from crops.

If the infestation is severe—especially during overwintering periods when hundreds or thousands gather inside walls or attics—our professional pest control is the most efficient solution. Our experts have access to specialized materials, tools, and techniques that can treat hard-to-reach harborages and prevent reinfestation.

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

While DIY methods can help reduce the number of brown marmorated stink bugs, our professional pest control offers a more comprehensive, long-term solution to these invasive bugs. Stink bugs are highly resilient, reproduce rapidly, and can exploit even the smallest openings to enter buildings. Once they’ve found a warm overwintering site inside walls, attics, or basements, they’re extremely difficult to reach without specialized tools and treatments.

Our professional pest control services begin with a thorough inspection to identify where stink bugs are entering and where they’re harboring. Our experts then apply targeted residual insecticides and micro-encapsulated treatments around key exterior zones—such as soffits, vents, window frames, and foundation cracks—to stop new bugs from entering. Inside, our professionals use safe, odorless, and precision-applied products to flush out or eliminate existing populations without contaminating living spaces.

In addition to treatment, our professionals can seal structural vulnerabilities, recommend custom exclusion strategies, and establish preventive maintenance plans timed to the stink bug life cycle—typically focusing on late summer through fall, when these pests seek shelter indoors. This proactive approach ensures year-round protection rather than short-term relief.

Our professional pest control delivers faster, safer, and longer-lasting results. Instead of constantly battling recurring infestations or dealing with lingering odors from crushed bugs, homeowners and business owners gain lasting peace of mind knowing the problem has been handled effectively and strategically.

Get Rid Of Brown Marmorated 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.
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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!