Stink Bug Traps
Although I haven’t had to use stink bug traps in my garden, I wanted to make sure you are aware they exist.
The traps are made by the Rescue! company. That’s the same company that has been producing yellow jacket traps for years.
Their stink bug traps contain an attractant, which uses pheromones (sex hormones) to lure them. They become trapped when they investigate.
Monitor your trap regularly to see if you catch any Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (pictured above). That way, you’ll know if they’re in your area. They is the most damaging species of stink bugs, especially to berries and other fruits. They cause damage to vegetable crops as well.
What I like about these traps is that they don’t use any chemicals to kill the insects. Once they go inside the trap, they dehydrate and die.
You can find the traps at large garden centers and online.