What is Cowleys Stink Bug Reduction Program?

Stink Bugs overwinter in structures starting in late summer and early fall. They are attracted to UV Light, cause damage to plants, flowers and fruits. Stink Bugs prefer the Southwest side of the house and will emerge in spring looking for food.

Stink Bugs enter structure through the soffits, eaves, siding, windows, doors, roof shingles, attic vents and fireplaces. They prefer brick house or house with siding, and leave a pheromone to direct themselves and future offspring back to their preferred harborage (Your Home).

Stink Bug Service Protocol

1) Treat the Exterior           
    • Exterior residual treatment
        - Using a repellent Insecticide
        - Start by spraying higher areas first then lower level areas
    • Seal and caulk where applicable

2) Treat the Interior Areas
    • Higher areas first – attics and upper level home areas
    • Interior treatments

3) Treat the Attic Areas
    • Utilize Insect Light Traps (ILT) and Ultraviolet (UV) Fly Lights in the attic areas*
    • Utilize Nuvan/Prozap Vapona Strips as needed
        - Using a non-repellant insecticide
        - Dusting walls – especially around window/door areas

4) Additional Recommendations for Homes
    • Remove foliage adjacent to home perimeter includingleaves and weeds
    • Turn off perimeter lights at night or change type of bulbs
    • Remove potted plants and flowers that are near the house and plan companion plants around home
    • Screen windows, doors and other structural areas

* (Please note:  There must be separate electrical outlet available and you cannot use an extension cord with any ILT Fly Light. Depending on Stink Bug intensity, additional glueboards surrounding the ILT and UV Fly Light may be recommended to capture wandering Stink Bugs)

Stink Bug Service Schedule

The following services are included with Cowleys Annual Stink Bug Reduction Program

Late August/Early September                                   
    Initial Exterior & Interior Treatment
    Installation of Insect Light Trap UV Flylight
    (recommended)
October/Early November
    Follow-Up Inspection
    Second Exterior Treatment if Required
    Vacuuming if Applicable
Late March/Early April                                                     
    Spring Exterior Treatment

You can read more about us and about our company history. See why you should choose Cowley's.  We offer customers help with residential pest control, commercial pest control, residential termite management, and offer other additional services.  We help customers exterminate bed bugs, termites, wood destroying insects, beetles, carpenter bees, ants, rodents, ticks, stinkbugs, and offer bird control and nuisance wildlife services.