{"id":15114,"date":"2021-10-05T09:09:01","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T09:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/?p=15114"},"modified":"2022-12-01T16:12:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:12:20","slug":"when-a-brown-bug-like-this-appears-in-your-yard-immediate-action-is-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/when-a-brown-bug-like-this-appears-in-your-yard-immediate-action-is-required\/","title":{"rendered":"When A Brown Bug Like This Appears In Your Yard, Immediate Action Is Required"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Backyards require plenty of attention and if you are not careful enough, your precious yard will lose all of its beauty. What we are talking about this time, is the tiny brown bug that can wreak havoc. If you think that its appearance doesn\u2019t look that harmful, you might want to reconsider. Luckily, we have the right solution for you, if you ever spot one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.        Identify it first<\/h2>\n\n\n
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So, what kind of insect are we really looking for? Identifying certain insects isn\u2019t always an easy task. However, in this case we are looking for a brown bug that has a round body and six legs. Another feature that may help you identify it, would be its back, because it kind of looks like an old shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>2.      The grown insect<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The problem with insects is that most of the time they are quite small and this one isn\u2019t any different. This brown bug is not even an inch, 0.7 inches to be more exact, so spotting them will be an issue. Despite their size, they sure know how to mess a backyard up. Oh, let\u2019s not forget another very important detail, they also have wings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>3.   Don\u2019t forget about this<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you thought that these bugs are satisfied with just ruining your garden, you are very wrong. They can also mess up your house. They aren\u2019t limited by anything, so if you don\u2019t pay any attention they will invade your entire house, which is why it is important to deal with them as soon as you see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>4.   Stink Bug<\/h2>\n\n\n
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We\u2019re not joking, this bug is actually known as the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, or Halyomorpha halys. Just by the name you can see that this one is bad news. Seeing the havoc that they can wreak, we are quite certain that they are deserving of this name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>5.   Where do they come from?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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It is interesting to know that Halyomorpha halys has originated from Asia. In the beginning they were quite spread out in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. While that may have been their home in the beginning, they managed to spread out throughout the Western world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>6.   Invasive bugs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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As we have already mentioned, they can be quite invasive as a species, but the real question remains, as to how they managed make their presence known throughout the world. Max Barclay, the National History Museum\u2019s head of Coleoptera collection, has a very interesting theory about this, especially about their appearance in the U.K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>7.   Hitched a ride on a ship<\/h2>\n\n\n
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According to Barclay\u2019s interview given to The Guardian<\/em> back in March 2021, this bug probably came to Britain through some overseas shipments. It\u2019s incredible to think about how a cargo ship managed to bring a very unwelcomed guest to the U.K. However, there is more to this than pure accident, as to why they may have hitched a ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>8.   Hibernating bugs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Barclay further stated that stink bugs are quite inactive during the colder months of the year, and for that reason they seek a place to hide until the temperatures increase. This process is known as \u201cdiapause.\u201d In other words, it\u2019s hibernation for tiny bugs. Come to think of it, a ship isn\u2019t such a bad idea to hide yourself from low temperatures?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>9.   Warmer temperatures<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Global warming is making us face problems that we didn\u2019t have to face before, and one of them is the increase in numbers of stink bugs. Since they as a species thrive in warmer temperatures, we can only expect to see their numbers soar. Not a pretty sight for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>10.                A perfect home<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In August of 2020, a group of specialists shared a very concerning research for Switzerland. They estimated that in the beginning of the next century, Switzerland could be a great host for these annoying little bugs. As we have seen so far, traveling there isn\u2019t a big deal for the stink bug, the real problem is getting rid of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>11.                Dr. Haye<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dr. Tim Haye is a specialist that participated in the research for CABI also known as the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International. Dr. Haye shared some incredible findings regarding the stink bug back in September 2020 in the CABI website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>12.                Global warming<\/h2>\n\n\n
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According to Dr. Haye, climate change is already modifying many species across the globe and stink bugs are no exception to that rule. Climate change affects their reproduction, and do that their life cycle. It is quite clear that these changes will affect many countries, and Switzerland\u2019s north-western part is quite in dangerous because of that. The future generations of Switzerland might have to deal with an unwanted guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>13.                Monitoring the situation<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Continuing his explanation about the situation of the spread of the stink bug in Switzerland, Dr. Haye stated that going southwards we can expect them to reach the Alps\u2019 foothills, and even higher latitudes could become hospitable for them. As you can see, many places will be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>14.                Reasons for concern<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You may think that the next century won\u2019t arrive for many more decades, but that doesn\u2019t mean that we can sit back and relax. If you want to see what happens when they start their invasion, don\u2019t look any further than America, and you will understand that we should be more preoccupied with this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>15.                U.S.A.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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According to PestWorld.org the stink bug was first found in the States back in 1996 in Pennsylvania, Allentown to be more exact. It took five years to confirm its identity. Up until then, no one had a clue that they had just started spreading throughout the entire country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>16.                Reaching North Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In the meantime they started their migration throughout eastern part of the United States. First they reached New Jersey and in 2004 they managed to migrate to Virginia. Recently they have managed to come to North Carolina. This is quite a cause for concern because this is just a small fraction of their movements across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>17.                The entire U.S.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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To be entire accurate, these bugs have made their home in no less than 44 U.S. states. Yes, you read that number correctly, they have already invaded the majority of the country, and when we put into perspective how big these states are, you can\u2019t help but wonder, how long will it take them to complete the entire list of the states?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>18.                Why the Stink Bug?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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There\u2019s a reason why Halyomorpha halys is called the stink bug, and the name gives it away easily. Just like a skunk, they fire a smell to keep themselves safe when they feel they are in danger. It\u2019s quite interesting to know that the smell can cover a space of few inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>19.                What does it smell like?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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According to some people it smells like cilantro. However, according to The Guardian<\/em> the stench reminds us more of almonds. In this case we would rather believe The Guardian<\/em> rather than having to smell it ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>20.                Don\u2019t ignore them<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Speaking of their smell, that should be your least important problem if you encounter them in your yard. Stink bugs love to munch on crops and garden plans. They are especially fond of fruits and vegetables, and you will be amazed at how much damage they can do for such a small bug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>21.                U.S. farmers<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You won\u2019t be ready for this number for sure. The Guardian<\/em> has reported that an incredible $40 million dollars were lost to these pesky critters. That is an incredible amount of money worth in apples. Thinking of what they might do in the future is even scarier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>22.                Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The way these little critters destroy fruit is by leaving brown spots on them after they are done eating them. Unsurprisingly, that made the apples useless. The stink bugs do this to every plant or fruit that they munch on, such as grapes or cucumbers, and the former is a big cause of concern for many U.K. farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>23.                Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The reason why the stink bugs are such a nuisance for the wine industry is that if they ruin a grape crop, that can affect many batches of wine. When we think about the fact that the U.K. wine industry is experiencing an increase, this seems like terrible news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>24.                Efforts to get rid of them<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Taking into consideration the harm that they have already caused so far, it begs the question: what has been done to remove them? When speaking to The Guardian<\/em>, Max Barclay has given us some bleak news. He stated that there isn\u2019t a way we can get rid of a species like this. He further compared the critter to another insect that is already present in the U.K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>25.                Harlequin ladybird<\/h2>\n\n\n
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They make themselves at home quite fast, according to Barclay, and this isn\u2019t a one-time thing, since we already have the case of the harlequin ladybird that arrived in Britain back in 2006 from China, and now they are almost everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>26.                Some good news<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Just because we can\u2019t remove the entire species from our countries it doesn\u2019t mean that we can\u2019t take them out of our garden. There are a few simple tips and tricks to help you get rid of them and in the process protect your crops. Your home can also be shielded from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>27.                Weeds<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Unwanted weeds to be more exact, because this is the perfect place for them to hide and for that reason, you need to take all of them out. In addition to unwanted weeds, it\u2019s good to pay attention to ornaments and decorations, or any other thing that may help them hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>28.                Bug repellant<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you manage to spot their presence in your garden then it\u2019s time to make a repellant that will take them all out. Take some kaolin clay solution, 15 ml of dish soap and a couple of liters of water and stir them all together. According to Gardening Know How, you can use it through a spray bottle, because it\u2019s quite effective that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>29.                Spray it!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Once everything is set up, start spraying it and basically that is it. After you start spraying the risk of encountering the pesky critters will drop increasingly low. Another positive from this spray is that it will stop the stink bug from dropping eggs, thus removing them altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>30.                It\u2019s safe for the plants<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you were thinking: What about the plants? Well, the mixture is perfectly safe for the fruits, vegetables, or the plants that you are growing. However, after you are certain that they are gone, make sure to wash them with a garden hose. If you\u2019re looking for something \u201cdeadlier\u201d, we have just the right thing for you then!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>31.                Artificial Venus flytrap<\/h2>\n\n\n
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As you can see, you don\u2019t need a real Venus flytrap to get rid of stink bugs. Normal plants can perfectly do that themselves. These little bugs have a preference, and that is yellow flora. That list includes garlic, sunflowers, or mustard. Now we can start to get rid of them once and forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>32.                Set the perfect trap<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Take the \u201ctrap plant\u201d and plant it somewhere where it is isolated and it is nowhere near other plants. Then you will see as they will be drawn to it and they will leave other plants alone. What you decide to do next, is your decision. You can let them just stay there, and other animals will gladly pick them off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>33.                Get rid of the plant<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Another option is to get rid of the plant, once they have moved in. That can be done very easily. All you have to do is just dig the plant and put it in a bag. While it may be tempting to just throw the whole plant away, it\u2019s better if you leave it in the sun, the heat will surely kill them all off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>34.                House protection<\/h2>\n\n\n
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When it comes to protecting your house, try sealing any potential openings that may be there or openings with a sealant. Apparently these bugs are great at finding small and narrow openings. When we think of how small they are, then we really need to pay attention to even the smallest of holes in our doors or windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>35.                If everything fails, vacuum them!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If they still manage to get inside of your house somehow, it is perfectly ok to just vacuum them. Of course, it is very important that you should also dump and clean the sack to make sure that none of them will come back into your house by chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There you go! If you ever have any problems with these tiny little bugs, you have enough tricks to deal with them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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