Okay, so, it’s December, and you know what that means – bugs! Not the fun kind, but the annoying kind that sneak into your house when it gets chilly outside. I had my fair share of these unwelcome guests this month, and let me tell you, it wasn’t a pleasant experience.
It all started with the stink bugs. I swear, these guys have a sixth sense for finding the tiniest cracks in your house. One day I was chilling on my couch, and the next thing I know, there’s a stink bug crawling on my wall. And let me tell you, these things are called stink bugs for a reason. Squish them, and you’re in for a not-so-pleasant smell.
Next up, the flies. Now, I’m not sure where these guys were coming from, but they were everywhere. Buzzing around my head, landing on my food, it was like a scene from a horror movie. I tried everything to get rid of them – fly swatters, those sticky traps, you name it.
Dealing with the stink bugs was a whole other story. I wanted to avoid squishing them because of the smell, but I also didn’t want them crawling around my house. I tried catching them and throwing them outside, but they’re surprisingly fast for such clumsy-looking bugs. And then there’s the smell. Even if you don’t squish them, they still release that odor when they’re scared. It’s like a defense mechanism or something.
- The Stink Bug Situation
First, I tried to gently scoop them up with a piece of paper and toss them outside. This worked sometimes, but other times they’d just fly back in or I’d accidentally squish them in the process.
- Fly Frenzy
Then I resorted to using natural repellents. I read somewhere that flies don’t like the smell of certain things like citronella or lavender. I tried it, and while it did seem to deter them a bit, it wasn’t a foolproof solution. I even made a garlic spray, soaking minced garlic in water for a day, and then I sprayed the lights, plants or something I don’t remember. It did work, though.
I found that a combination of things worked best. For the stink bugs, I would try to catch them and release them outside, but if that failed, I’d use a vacuum cleaner with a long attachment to suck them up. For the flies, I used a combination of fly swatters, sticky traps, and natural repellents.
Lesson Learned
In the end, I think I finally got the bug situation under control. It wasn’t easy, and it definitely wasn’t fun, but I learned a lot about dealing with these little critters. I also learned the importance of sealing up any cracks or holes in your house to prevent them from getting in in the first place.
So, if you’re dealing with a December bug invasion, don’t panic. There are ways to get rid of them. Just be patient, be persistent, and be prepared to get a little creative with your bug-busting methods. And remember, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there.
