Although they do not sting and are not dangerous to humans, green stink bugs are particularly annoying because of their characteristic odor, which they emit if they feel threatened or are squashed.
Luckily, there are tricks and precautions that allow us to keep green stink bugs away from our homes .
The first one is simply to clean the garden and balcony well . Green stink bugs usually lay their eggs under the leaves, which is why a weekly cleaning of the plants, with the elimination of the eggs, is undoubtedly one of the most effective tricks.
The second trick is to fill a bottle with water and pour 4 tablespoons of garlic powder into it . Spray the solution on the leaves of the plants, on the soil and on the entry points of the green stink bugs in our homes. Garlic has natural repellent properties.
To put the third trick into practice, just put some mint plants in the garden or on the balcony. Alternatively, fill a spray bottle with water and add 10 drops of mint essential oil . Spray the solution on the areas most frequented by the annoying guests.
The fourth and final trick is to prepare an insecticidal soap , mixing half a liter of water with 10 drops of liquid dish soap. Spray the solution on the leaves of the plants, it will act as an adhesive against green stink bugs.
