by Clara Riggio
Dear Annie,
I miss the sun, but every time it’s out we get loads of shitty little stink bugs soaking up heat on our living room window. Studying there is a nightmare when they keep crawling around in hoards, projecting the worlds most disgusting shadow puppet show onto the carpet. How do I get rid of them and go back to enjoying the sunshine from the comfort of my own couch?
Thanks!
Buggy in Campus Housing
Dear Buggy,
I, too, encountered these “shitty little stink bugs” when I was living in campus housing. Though I was thoroughly entertained by catching and eating them, my mother and her roommates shared your frustration. These bugs are drawn to light and heat, which means they may eventually end up IN your apartment, especially near lamps! It’s important to make sure they can’t possibly get in through cracks in the windows. Despite paying thousands of dollars for campus housing, the windows tend to not seal very tightly. You can always put in a work order for RAD to check out your windows if you’re noticing bugs entering or drafts through the windows! If you want to manage these stinkers on your own, spraying entry ways with diluted vinegar or peppermint essential oil may keep them out! Once they’re in your house, some have said that squishing a few stink bugs seems to keep the others away! If none of these work, call me. I’ll come over and catch them for you!
Best of luck!
Annie
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