There are many products on the market that have a long lasting residual. Unfortunately, all of them will only have very limited results. Stink bugs move into structures to overwinter. They usually squeeze into wall voids, false ceilings, attics and other areas that are inaccessible to people and insecticides. As the heat kicks on in the house, the stink bugs warm up and start becoming active and emerge from hiding, driving residents nuts. Because most folks usually have no idea where the bugs are harboring you can only treat around baseboards, door frames and window frames and hope the insects will emerge where you have sprayed. After they contact the treated areas, it can take several hours for them to die. It is still worth spraying now to get rid of some of the bugs, but you will keep seeing them until spring when they will emerge en masse and leave the building. They do not eat, mate or lay eggs while indoors so need to worry about any damage or future baby stink bugs. This year you can be proactive by stopping these pests before they move in for the winter.
You probably are dealing with cluster flies in addition to the lady bugs or Asian beetles, which are both overwintering pests that move indoors as temperatures cool, and then often come inside inadvertently as temperatures warm again. The Overwintering Kit has two great products to treat for these pests, although Suspend SC and Talstar P that you are already using will do a great job for an insecticide as well. Adding the CimeXa Insecticide Dust offers an additional barrier of protection, especially in tricky areas like under siding and in wall voids. For better control, we recommend taking a good look at ways to exclude these pests from entering the structure, check sealing around windows, doors, and where utilities enter the home. You should focus your treatments on sides of the house where you get the most afternoon and evening sunlight, as this is where these pests tend to gather most. Many customer also get great additional control using Insect Fly Light Traps inside to help capture cluster flies that have made their way indoors. You will not be able to complete eradicate them at this time of year, however, be sure to treat preventatively in late Summer and through the Fall going forward to keep these pests out.
We would recommend using the Overwintering Kit for Stink Bugs, Lady Bugs and Boxelder Bugs. It has everything in it that you will need to do a complete treatment.
STEP 1 - SPRAY - Temprid SC
Temprid SC is a liquid concentrate that must be diluted with water and applied with a hand pump sprayer. Temprid SC has two active ingredients that provide both quick knockdown and residual control to help prevent stink bugs and similar pests from entering the structure.
*Always wear gloves such as Nitrile Chemical Resistant gloves when handling and mixing pesticides.
*To mix the Temprid SC, fill sprayer tank 1/3 - 1/2 with clean, temperate water. Shake Temprid SC before opening, then add desired amount of Temprid SC Insecticide Concentrate to sprayer tank. Shake or agitate mixture before adding remainder of water, then agitate again before spraying.
*For initial treatment, use 2 x 8mL packets per gallon of water.
*For follow up treatments, use 1 x 8mL packet per gallon of water.
*Temprid SC should be sprayed around the outside of the home to create a protective barrier to keep bugs from getting inside. Spray about 3 ft. up the side of the house, and about 3-5 ft. out from the structure from the base of the foundation (spraying directly on the ground) -- this will give you a powerful continuous barrier against pests.
*Spray around window frames, door frames, any cracks and crevices around foundation or where caulking around windows and doors has opened up, around vents leading inside, and around lights (these bugs are attracted to the light from windows, doors, etc.).
*Concentrate spot treatments on the sides of the home that receive afternoon and/or full sunlight.
*Spot treat indoors along window frames, door frames, garage doors, attic vents, and where utilities enter.
*Keep pets and children out of the treatment area while spraying and until the application has dried, usually about an hour.
*Try to use up all the spray mixture in one application. If spray solution is stored overnight, re-agitate the tank before spraying.
*Do not apply Temprid SC to edible plants such as vegetable gardens or fruit trees.
*Repeat treatment every 30 days through the Fall or until the first frost.
STEP 2 - DUST - CimeXa Insecticide Dust and Bellow Hand Duster
For the best control of stink bugs and similar pests, apply CimeXa Dust both indoors and in cracks and crevices outdoors. CimeXa Dust is all natural and contains no active ingredients that degrade in sunlight or over time. Using the included bellow hand duster ensures accurate applications into areas where dust will not be easily moved or washed away by rainfall.
*After your insecticide spray has dried, you can apply the insecticide dust.
*Using insecticide dust can be very messy, so be sure to wear gloves and consider having a moist paper towel handy to clean up excess dust indoors.
*To fill the Bellow Hand Duster, remove the black rubber stopper on top of the duster. Gently unscrew the white top of the CimeXa dust, then slowly tap the dust into the duster. Fill the duster up to halfway (or less), so there is plenty of room for the dust to move inside the duster.
*You may want to add a few small objects such as coins, pebbles, or marbles to prevent clumping inside the duster.
*Replace the black stopper so that it fits snugly into the opening. Remove the black rubber cap from the end of the extension wand. To apply dust, hold the duster upside down, so that the extension wand is on top, then gently squeeze the bellows between the thumb and fingers.
*Apply insecticide dust to cracks and crevices such as:
*Dust can also be used indoors in cracks and crevices where the dust will not easily be removed or disturbed, such as behind outlet covers, under baseboards, around pipe collars, and under and behind cabinets.
*Re-apply insecticide dust every 6 months.
*See our Video for more tips on dusting.
We generally recommend using our Overwintering Kit for stink bugs, lady bugs and boxelder bugs. This kit comes with everything you will need to do a complete treatment.
The treatment should begin before temperatures drop and pests start searching for places to harbor for the winter. Relying on treatments in the Spring, when pests are moving back outdoors, will provide limited results. Your first treatment should be in August, before the weather begins to cool, and continue through November or until the first frost of the Fall. The best treatment for overwintering pests is preventative treatment.
STEP 1 - SPRAY - Bifen IT
Bifen IT is a liquid concentrate that must be diluted with water and applied with a hand pump sprayer. Bifen IT has two active ingredients that provide both quick knockdown and residual control to help prevent stink bugs and similar pests from entering the structure.
*Always wear gloves such as Nitrile Chemical Resistant gloves when handling and mixing pesticides.
*To mix the Bifen IT, fill sprayer tank 1/3 - 1/2 with clean, temperate water. Shake Bifen IT before opening, then add desired amount of Bifen IT Insecticide Concentrate to sprayer tank. Shake or agitate mixture before adding remainder of water, then agitate again before spraying.
*For initial treatment, use 1 fl oz per gallon of water.
*For follow up treatments, use 1 fl oz per gallon of water.
*Bifen IT should be sprayed around the outside of the home to create a protective barrier to keep bugs from getting inside. Spray about 3 ft. up the side of the house, and about 3-5 ft. out from the structure from the base of the foundation (spraying directly on the ground) -- this will give you a powerful continuous barrier against pests.
*Spray around window frames, door frames, any cracks and crevices around foundation or where caulking around windows and doors has opened up, around vents leading inside, and around lights (these bugs are attracted to the light from windows, doors, etc.).
*Concentrate spot treatments on the sides of the home that receive afternoon and/or full sunlight.
*Spot treat indoors along window frames, door frames, garage doors, attic vents, and where utilities enter.
*Keep pets and children out of the treatment area while spraying and until the application has dried, usually about an hour.
*Try to use up all the spray mixture in one application. If spray solution is stored overnight, re-agitate the tank before spraying.
*Do not apply Bifen IT to edible plants such as vegetable gardens or fruit trees.
*Repeat treatment every 30 days through the Fall or until the first frost.
STEP 2 - DUST - CimeXa Insecticide Dust and Bellow Hand Duster
For the best control of stink bugs and similar pests, apply CimeXa Dust both indoors and in cracks and crevices outdoors. CimeXa Dust is all natural and contains no active ingredients that degrade in sunlight or over time. Using the included bellow hand duster ensures accurate applications into areas where dust will not be easily moved or washed away by rainfall.
*After your insecticide spray has dried, you can apply the insecticide dust.
*Using insecticide dust can be very messy, so be sure to wear gloves and consider having a moist paper towel handy to clean up excess dust indoors.
*To fill the Bellow Hand Duster, remove the black rubber stopper on top of the duster. Gently unscrew the white top of the CimeXa dust, then slowly tap the dust into the duster. Fill the duster up to halfway (or less), so there is plenty of room for the dust to move inside the duster.
*You may want to add a few small objects such as coins, pebbles, or marbles to prevent clumping inside the duster.
*Replace the black stopper so that it fits snugly into the opening. Remove the black rubber cap from the end of the extension wand. To apply dust, hold the duster upside down, so that the extension wand is on top, then gently squeeze the bellows between the thumb and fingers.
*Apply insecticide dust to cracks and crevices such as:
*Dust can also be used indoors in cracks and crevices where the dust will not easily be removed or disturbed, such as behind outlet covers, under baseboards, around pipe collars, and under and behind cabinets.
*Re-apply insecticide dust every 6 months.
*See our Video for more tips on dusting.
The largus or bordered plant bug will behave similarly to boxelder bugs, feeding on plants in summer and hiding in protected areas during the winter. You usually will not see significant plant damage from these pests. To prevent them from entering the home, you will need to treat in late Summer and Fall when these pests are moving indoors. If you only wait until Spring when they are inadvertently finding their way indoors instead of outside, then you will only get limited control. We sell a great Overwintering Pest Kit to help protect your home from these Fall invaders. Be sure also to practice good Exclusion by sealing up any possible openings around windows, doors, utilities, or other access points where these pests may be able to hide on or in your home.
Our Overwintering Kit would be great for treating for Asian Beetles/Lady Bugs. The key is to treat early enough (early fall) and to apply the product in the right places. Asian beetles enter the structure through cracks and crevices, especially around windows and doors. Be sure to treat these areas thoroughly once a month through November.
We recommend treating with the products in our Overwintering Kit which works great for spiders, boxelder bugs and other listed insects. You will mix 8ml of Temprid SC with a gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft to all the interior and exterior cracks and crevices. You will treat monthly on the outside and quarterly on the inside. The CimeXa Dust is applied with the Bellow Hand Duster to all of the voids. Please take a few moments to review our treatment articles on How to Get Rid of Spiders and How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs.
Yes, we recommend the Overwintering Kit for Stink Bugs, Lady Bugs, Boxelder Bugs for your stink bug and boxelder bug issue. We recommend applyong in the fall which is when they both start coming indoors to batten down for the winter months. We also recommend sealing up any cracks and crevices in the exterior of your home so that you can prevent them from coming indoors.
We sell an excellent Overwintering Kit for Stink Bugs, etc that contains a liquid concentrate, insecticide dust, and hand duster to be used primarily in the late Summer and Fall to keep overwintering pests like Stink Bugs out. You can still use these items inside for crack and crevice and spot treatment as well, just keep in mind that you will likely still see some bugs in the Spring as temperatures warm again. Bugs you find inside may be placed in soapy water, removed and placed outside, or flushed down the toilet or vacuumed. You should avoid crushing them inside as they will likely leave a stain on the wall or floor and a foul smell! Please see our Stink Bug Treatment Guide for more information.
Products in the Overwintering Kit for Stink Bugs, Lady Bugs, Boxelder Bugs should not be used in chimneys or firebox where it would contact wood or surfaces that will be used to burn wood. To prevent future stink bugs from entering your fireplace you should find and seal up any cracks around the outside of the fireplace and chimney, and use a suitable fine mesh over the top of the chimney.
We do not currently carry any fogging concentrates that are specifically labeled for love bugs. We generally recommend using our Overwintering Kit.
STEP 1 - SPRAY - Bifen IT
Bifen IT is a liquid concentrate that must be diluted with water and applied with a hand pump sprayer. Bifen IT has two active ingredients that provide both quick knockdown and residual control to help prevent stink bugs and similar pests from entering the structure.
*Always wear gloves such as Nitrile Chemical Resistant gloves when handling and mixing pesticides.
*To mix the Bifen IT, fill sprayer tank 1/3 - 1/2 with clean, temperate water. Shake Bifen IT before opening, then add desired amount of Bifen IT Insecticide Concentrate to sprayer tank. Shake or agitate mixture before adding remainder of water, then agitate again before spraying.
*For initial treatment, use 1 fl oz per gallon of water.
*For follow up treatments, use 1 fl oz per gallon of water.
*Bifen IT should be sprayed around the outside of the home to create a protective barrier to keep bugs from getting inside. Spray about 3 ft. up the side of the house, and about 3-5 ft. out from the structure from the base of the foundation (spraying directly on the ground) -- this will give you a powerful continuous barrier against pests.
*Spray around window frames, door frames, any cracks and crevices around foundation or where caulking around windows and doors has opened up, around vents leading inside, and around lights (these bugs are attracted to the light from windows, doors, etc.).
*Concentrate spot treatments on the sides of the home that receive afternoon and/or full sunlight.
*Spot treat indoors along window frames, door frames, garage doors, attic vents, and where utilities enter.
*Keep pets and children out of the treatment area while spraying and until the application has dried, usually about an hour.
*Try to use up all the spray mixture in one application. If spray solution is stored overnight, re-agitate the tank before spraying.
*Do not apply Bifen IT to edible plants such as vegetable gardens or fruit trees.
*Repeat treatment every 30 days through the Fall or until the first frost.
STEP 2 - DUST - CimeXa Insecticide Dust and Bellow Hand Duster
For the best control of stink bugs and similar pests, apply CimeXa Dust both indoors and in cracks and crevices outdoors. CimeXa Dust is all natural and contains no active ingredients that degrade in sunlight or over time. Using the included bellow hand duster ensures accurate applications into areas where dust will not be easily moved or washed away by rainfall.
*After your insecticide spray has dried, you can apply the insecticide dust.
*Using insecticide dust can be very messy, so be sure to wear gloves and consider having a moist paper towel handy to clean up excess dust indoors.
*To fill the Bellow Hand Duster, remove the black rubber stopper on top of the duster. Gently unscrew the white top of the CimeXa dust, then slowly tap the dust into the duster. Fill the duster up to halfway (or less), so there is plenty of room for the dust to move inside the duster.
*You may want to add a few small objects such as coins, pebbles, or marbles to prevent clumping inside the duster.
*Replace the black stopper so that it fits snugly into the opening. Remove the black rubber cap from the end of the extension wand. To apply dust, hold the duster upside down, so that the extension wand is on top, then gently squeeze the bellows between the thumb and fingers.
*Apply insecticide dust to cracks and crevices such as:
*Dust can also be used indoors in cracks and crevices where the dust will not easily be removed or disturbed, such as behind outlet covers, under baseboards, around pipe collars, and under and behind cabinets.
*Re-apply insecticide dust every 6 months.
*See our Video for more tips on dusting.
We sell an excellent Overwintering Kit for Stink Bugs, Lady Bugs, etc. that contains a liquid concentrate, insecticide dust, and hand duster to be used primarily in the late Summer and Fall to keep overwintering pests like Stink Bugs out. You can still use these items inside for crack and crevice and spot treatment as well, just keep in mind that you will likely still see some bugs in the Spring as temperatures warm again. Bugs you find inside may be placed in soapy water, removed and placed outside, or flushed down the toilet. You should avoid crushing them inside as they will likely leave a stain on the wall or floor and a foul smell! Please see our Stink Bug Treatment Guide for more information.
