Middlesex County Stink Bug Control Program 

What is Cowleys' Stink Bug Reduction Program?

Stink bugs begin seeking shelter in structures from late summer to early fall, attracted to UV light. They pose a threat to plants, flowers, and fruits. Stink bugs typically favor the southwest side of a house and emerge in spring in search of food.

These pests gain entry into structures through various entry points such as soffits, eaves, siding, windows, doors, roof shingles, attic vents, and fireplaces. They exhibit a preference for brick houses or those with siding, leaving pheromones to guide themselves and future generations back to their preferred harborage, often 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 including leaves 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

To learn more about stink bugs and the Reduction Program, contact Cowleys Pest Services. We offer treatment and extermination services in Somerset, Edison, Lakewood, Bridgewater, Brick, Toms River, Old Bridge, Middletown, Princeton Junction, Piscataway and nearby New Jersey.

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