{"id":57355,"date":"2021-10-05T12:31:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T12:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/?p=57355"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:43:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:43:35","slug":"this-brown-bug-will-make-destroy-your-yard-take-action-if-you-see-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/this-brown-bug-will-make-destroy-your-yard-take-action-if-you-see-it\/","title":{"rendered":"This brown bug will make destroy your yard, take action if you see it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Backyards are usually our little pieces of heaven, however, if we don\u2019t pay enough attention they can be destroyed quite easily. Something very small can be the cause of that, a brown bug also known as the stink bug. Despite the fact that it looks like a harmless insect, it can do more harm than you can imagine to your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its identity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Insects are usually quite tiny and hard to identify many times. The stink bug is no exception, a tiny insect, brown in color and a round body. This little critter has 6 legs, and another very important feature is the bug\u2019s back, that reminds you of an old shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u00a0The grown bug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The biggest problem with this one may be the fact that he\u2019s quite tiny, we are talking 0.7 inches tiny. For that reason it can be quite difficult at times to even see it. They can destroy your plants without you even noticing it. To make matters worse, the stink bugs can also fly, so that will make everything even more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest problem with this one may be the fact that he\u2019s quite tiny, we are talking 0.7 inches tiny. For that reason it can be quite difficult at times to even see it. They can destroy your plants without you even noticing it. To make matters worse, the stink bugs can also fly, so that will make everything even more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Remember this!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The stink bug isn\u2019t a bug that is satisfied with just ruining your backyard, they will infest even your house. Every tiny hole in your windows or cracks in your walls can be a potential entrance for them. We are certain that no one wants them as guests in their house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Brown stink bug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You may think that this name is just a joke, but we are quite serious, the brown stink bug is also known as Halyomorpha halys. It doesn\u2019t have the best name for sure. Taking into consideration the trouble that they are able to cause, we\u2019re quite certain that this name pales in comparison from the ones they\u2019ve heard from owners and gardeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Country of origin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s quite an interesting fact to know that this bug has made its presence known in the Western world quite late. They originate from Asia, in countries such as Korea, Taiwan, China, and Japan. However, now they are rapidly moving into different parts of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They invade everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As we explained earlier, they are quite invasive as species and that is what they have been doing for quite some time. The question is how did they actually spread in so many countries? One expert thinks that he may have the answer to that. Max Barclay, the head of Coleoptera collection which is located at the National History Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A fancy ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Barclay gave an interview a while back for The Guardian<\/em> in which he stated that the annoying little critters probably may have come via overseas shipments. It\u2019s quite fascinating to think that a ship may have been responsible for introducing us to this unwanted pest. In addition to that, it is important to mention that they didn\u2019t just hide there for fun, there may be a more logical answer to that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The process of hibernation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In the interview by Barclay he further stated that they are inactive when the temperatures drop so they try to find a place where they can hide until the weather starts to warm up again. The process is called \u201cdiapause\u201d and it is basically hibernation but for bugs. A cargo ship doesn\u2019t seem like a bad place to wait out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

No cold temperatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Since they run away from colder temperatures it is only logical to know that they prefer warmer temperatures and they will continue to increase in number as the years go by. Seeing how the temperatures are rising in general every year, that is not a surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A paradise for them?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Back in 2020, specialists shared a research they had made regarding the environment that Switzerland could offer in the next century for the stink bug, and the results came less than pleasing for the people living there. It seems that the tiny European country is a perfect spot for them, and as we have seen, they are already spreading out everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

An expert\u2019s opinion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Tim Haye took part in a research for CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International). He shared some fascinating findings regarding this annoying little bug. The findings were shared in CABI\u2019s website in sept. 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Affected by climate change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Haye said that climate change is already having a huge impacting in the way many species are behaving and it is also modifying them. Besides that, their life cycle and reproduction are also affected. Since these changes aren\u2019t limited only to one country, it will also affect the Central-European of Switzerland as well. It seems that Swiss citizens have to be on the lookout for this little bug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keeping an eye on the spread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Haye continued by saying that the range expansion could reach Alps\u2019 foothills. Even higher latitudes of the country could become one day hospitable to the stink bug taking into consideration how the climate change patterns are unfolding. Seeing this, people of Switzerland will surely start to prepare in the future of what may happen once this critter makes its presence known in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Reasons to be concerned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When we are talking about these concerns it is important to say that the projection of when the climate will be perfect for stink bug to invade Switzerland is in the next century. While that may seem far ahead into the future, we should always remember that they can wreak havoc once they reach the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The U.S.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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PestWorld.org said that the stink bug first was discovered in America back in 1996 in the state of Pennsylvania. It took no less than five years for it to be confirmed. Imagine that for five years after its discovery no one knew that they were already spreading throughout the country already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

North Carolina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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During that time they had already started to migrate through the country\u2019s eastern states. When they reached New Jersey it took them only a few years to reach Virginia. Just recently they managed to call North Carolina their home as well. This is very concerning because this is not the entirety of their movement that they have made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Almost the entire country<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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So far they have invaded 44 U.S states. From 1996 until today almost the entire country has been invaded by the annoying little critters. When stop and think how big the United States of America actually are, that is an incredible feat on its own and we can\u2019t help but wonder, when will reach the final six?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why the silly name?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The name isn\u2019t accidental, and it is also known as Halyomorpha halys. The reason why it is called the stink bug is that just like a skunk it will fire a pungent smell when they are in danger. The smell of this bug can reach a few inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Its smell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Some people have said that it kind of reminds them of cilantro. However, according to The Guardian <\/em>its stench resembles more that of an almond. However, we think that would rather not smell the bug, and take The Guardian<\/em>\u2019s word for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Never ignore them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you ever happen to encounter one in your garden or your house, do not ignore them. They love plants, especially fruits and vegetables. It is worth noting that for such a small bug, it can do tremendous damage to your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Farmers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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According to The Guardian<\/em> a staggering $40 million were lost by the U.S. farmers in apples just in 2010. This is just mind-blowing to hear, the amount of money lost to a bug in just a year. Thinking what may happen in the future is even scarier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The stains they leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s interesting to know that when they munch on the areas of the fruit, they leave a brown spot behind. That is also an indicator that the fruit is useless then. They do this to every crop that they attack, and that list includes grapes and cucumbers among others. People in Great Britain are quite concerned about the fact that they like to attack grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wine in the U.K.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The reason why in the U.K. they are a nuisance is because they tend to attack grape crops, and as a result it will ruin batches of wine. Since the U.K. wine industry is on the rise as of late that can be quite devastating for the farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Trying to get rid of them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As we have seen so far, they can be quite nasty to deal with and they can sure cause a lot of damages financially, be that to a farmer trying to run their business or to your beautiful garden, this begs the question, has anything been done to deal with this issue? Max Barclay, has said that unfortunately it may be impossible to remove them completely out of a country. He also compared it to another insect that can be found nowadays in the U.K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re all over the place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Barclay also said that the stink bug accommodates pretty quickly to a new environment and this has definitely happened in the past.\u00a0 For example, the harlequin ladybird first arrived from China in the U.K. back in 2006 and now they are practically everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not all bad news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Even though the entire species can\u2019t be wiped out, we can still remove them from our homes and gardens. With only a few tricks you can learn how to remove them and keep your garden and home free of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Check for weeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We begin by removing unwanted weeds in our garden because these annoying little bugs use the greenery to hide themselves and that makes the task in hand harder. Make sure you tear them out, and also decorations or ornaments, because they can also be hiding spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Time for a bug repellant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you spot them out, it\u2019s time to make a bug repellant to finish the job. We need kaolin clay solution, some liters of water, and 15 ml dish soap, stir them and for the most effective use, put them on a spray bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Spraying time!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Now it\u2019s time to spray the plants, and make sure you get every spot. This will definitely get rid of them, and another positive from this is that it will prevent them from dropping any eggs in the fauna. This sounds like a surefire way to remove them once and for all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry about destroying your plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What is even better is that the plants are completely safe from this bug repellant. However, after we see that the bugs are no longer there, we have to wash the plants, and doing that with a garden hose will suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The real deal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If we are looking for a solution that is \u201cdeadlier\u201d, we know some of the weaknesses that the stink bug has. They are in love with yellow flora. In that list we can put mustard, sunflowers or even garlic. Now we can resolve this issue permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The trap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The \u201ctrap plant\u201d needs to be planted far away from the others. You will notice that they will swarm it, but they will ignore the others. Dealing with the end results is up to you now, you can either leave the plant there, and other animals will get rid of them completely, or we have another solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Throw it away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The other solution would be to just throw it away after the bugs have moved in. This can be done by digging the plant and putting it in a plastic bag. However, you may want to put the bag in the sun, and you will notice how the heat kills them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Protecting your house<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s one thing to deal with them once you see them, and completely another thing to protect your house before they show up. Stink bugs only need tiny gaps to enter your house, that includes wall cracks, or gaps in doors or windows. Taking into consideration that they are quite tiny, make sure that your eyes are open at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Vacuum them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If somehow they do manage to even come inside of your house, you don\u2019t have to worry because you can simply just vacuum them. The only thing that it is important is to clean the bag right after you clean sack to make sure that none of them is left in there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you have all the tips and tricks to fight the little annoying stink bug. We\u2019re sure that you can deal with them properly now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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