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Effy's avatar
Effy
Explorer II
Oct 04, 2013

Stink Bug flambe

While doing my normal prep for a quick weekend trip, I fired up the refer on LP. After a few minutes smoke started billowing out of the exterior vent. I thought I had a fire. I shut it down and opened it up. In the flame tray there were several dozen stink bugs cooked to a crisp. In the last 2 weeks we have had a banner year for stink bugs. By the droves they get into every nook and crevice they can. They literally coat the warm side of the house. They get inside the slide seals so when you open or close you smash a dozen and of course the awful smell shortly follows. Insane. Anyway I guess I'll have to run it this weekend on electric until I can open the whole thing up and clean it out. It's hard enough some times to do proper maintenance on an RV but these little boogers and their late summer plague are out of control. From what I understand they are but another Chinese transplant with no natural predators and no effective deterrent. Moral of the story, if you live in stink bug heaven, tape up your vents and ducts as best you can.
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  • schlep1967's avatar
    schlep1967
    Nomad
    Oct 04, 2013
    They are horrible here in south central PA. And it wil only get worse as they start picking the local corn crops. Heading out to a state park this evening. Before I go I'll open up the awning and chase as many out of the arms as I can before we leave.
  • Scottiemom's avatar
    Scottiemom
    Nomad
    Oct 04, 2013
    I am going to try this: dishwashing detergent mixed with water and sprayed on the bugs.

    Will it work? Don't know but worth a try. Earlier this spring we had an infestation of box elder beetles. I mean, thousands of them. Looked up the bug and that was the solution. No pesticide, just the mix of dishwashing liquid and water. Put it in a spray bottle and voile! Dead bugs. I guess it clogs up their airways or something. Much better than using pesticide or crushing.

    Dale
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Oct 04, 2013
    Last year I too found many stink bugs around the propane tanks under the cover etc... I don't know if that was a convenient place to get or maybe they like the scent of propane???

    Hopefully this year we will have some below zero temp days this year and kill off a bunch of these pests...

    Roy Ken
  • capndan77's avatar
    capndan77
    Explorer
    Oct 04, 2013
    I'm watching this post very closely. The stink bugs have begun their invasion here in northern Michigan and I hope someone, anyone can offer solutions. Will definitely check the coach and seal up any entries to furnace, fridge, etc. Thanks for the tip!
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Oct 04, 2013
    They was really bad here here last year but I have only seen a couple of them here in Northern Neck Virginia this year.

    It was interesting last year when they was telling how good the stink bugs was to eat. Had all kinds of recipes on the local news showing all of this. The News anchor folks all ate them for all to see on their news program...

    Cook'em up I reckon...
    Roy Ken

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