Mullis: Pests drawn indoors to escape cold weather are just nuisance, not harmful These invaders are generally harmless to people and property. They do not feed on people, pets, houseplants, stored products or furnishings. They are merely nuisance pests, especially when they occur in large numbers. The downside of kudzu bugs are, since they are in the stink bug family, they don’t smell good if you smash one. The preferred management for these invaders is prevention: stop them before they enter the house. Typical exclusion or pest proofing activities include the use of tight fitting doors and windows; sealing openings and cracks around pipes and wires, doors and chimneys; repairing or replacing window, door and vent screens; and keeping siding, eaves, and soffits in good repair. When needed, insecticide barriers can supplement pest proofing and can be applied by you or a professional pest control operator. Insecticides you would typically use are cyfluthrin (Bayer Advanced), bifenthrin (Ortho), pyrethrin, permethrin (Bonide, Green Light, etc.), or carbaryl (Sevin). Southern and western sides of residences are where insects are most common because that is where the afternoon sunshine hits the house. Apply the insecticide according to label directions to siding, foundation, windowsills and door thresholds, and to lawn or landscape for a distance of a few [...] geogianews/mullis-pests-drawn-indoors-to-escape-cold-weather-are-just-nuisance-not-harmful/
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 23:15:14 +0000
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