I worked in pest control for about 5 years, and I figured someone here might need some advice on how to deal with bugs and mice. So if you've ever wanted to know, now's your chance.
My biggest recommendation, right from the start: Never pay for pest control. You can do a better, more ethical job than any business ever will.
I want to edit to say, my inbox is always open for questions too.
Any tips for these? My apartment is old as hell and the windows don't seal well and they just climb right in.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_marmorated_stink_bug
Ok, so stink bugs are hard. The best way to deal with them is to prevent them from entering the structure. But that's not really an option. So honestly, a shop vac. Just suck them up when you see them.
They are too hardy for pesticides to really do much. And do not reproduce inside so they are only there because it's warm. Typically, they will go back outside once it warms up, and will stop being a problem until it gets cold again.
Cool. They're not too much of a bother since they're big and slow... and they don't seem interested in getting into food and stuff like that at least which is nice.
Yeah they really are just big dorks looking for the warmth. They don't reproduce inside, and they eat vegetation. Just do not squish them if you can avoid it.
I was going to ask if I had to be worried about them laying eggs indoors but it grossed me out thinking about it. Thanks lol very good to know.
I knew stink bugs would come up. Hold on, I'm typing, I'll edit this in a sec.