Odd questions

proxim2020 wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:
I would not worry, as Florida already has stink bugs. Your concern is admirable.

proxim2020 said:"The soap cuts through the waxy protective coating and clogs the pores."

Just to clarify, the soap does not "clog the pores." It does,as stated, remove the waxy layer.

This eliminates the ability of the insect to retain water, therefore they dehydrate and die.

I guess that's possible, but it's actually suffocation that kills them. Just like all insects, stink bugs breathe through their spiracles which is protected by the waxy coating on their shells. The soap acts as a surfactant stripping away the coating. This allows the soap and water to enter the spiracles preventing oxygen from entering. The bug then suffocates and dies.

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I know the article applies to squash bugs, but they are quite similar to stink bugs and are part of the same Heteroptera family.

FYI, in most insects and other insect like animals, the spiracles do not work like that. Imagine an inward opening valve into a larger chamber. (It is called, appropriately, the atrium) The animal can open and close the spiracle with voluntary muscle movements. So they can close, and eliminate any water/soap intrusion easily. Kinda like closing your mouth and pinching nostrils. No air flow or other exchange will take place.

Although it is possible that physically, a soap bubble will clog the spiracle opening, it is not not the major cause of death.

It is well established that dessication/dehydration is.

Sorry, you source is not scientifically vetted. I have studied entomology the University OF Florida, am court approved as an expert witness regarding insects and their control,and spent 30 very profitable years in the insect business.

No offense is meant or implied. As further discussion would be far of topic so I will not provide any commentary on the matter.

You are certainly welcome to believe what you wish.

No matter what HAPPY CAMPING!!