Monday, September 26, 2011

Home Invaders- From Nature

There are many reasons why I consider myself an "indoor" girl, but reason number 1 is that wildlife and I don't get along.  I've had run-ins with chipmunks, peacocks, geckos...and that is just to name a few.  I like being inside away from the danger of pesky critters that are supposed to live outside.

About a week ago, I started noticing these nasty bugs appearing on the outside of our windows...
The Stink Bug!

I didn't think much of it, because they were outside and I was happily inside.  Everything changed today....In the past 6 hours I have killed 6 of these bugs!!!!  Want to know how I killed them....?  I smashed them with a shoe.  Great idea, right?!  NOT SO MUCH!  I have spent the last hour researching how to best rid your home of these pests and the #1 No No is to smash them.  When you smash the bug it lets off an odor that invites its friends to come!  Seriously?????  I am now on high alert to seek these things out before one lands on me!  As of today...I have screamed multiple times (they fly at you when you swat them)...I have scared the dog....tripped over the dog and stubbed my toe on the couch!  These bugs have ruined my day and I fully intend to end their lives!  And...the good news is...they like to invade homes in the fall and hang around until spring....like thousands of these things in my house?!  I think not!!!!  Well, I'm off to search the room for more bugs...wish me luck!  

1 comment:

  1. I might rather have these bugs than a snake...found a snake in my classroom on Sunday...yes a live snake...oh fun times in the country/small town!!

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