Bug Invation

[martin1950]

For the last few years we've had a serious problem with stink bugs and lady bug. I've learned to use the shop-vac to clean my Char-Griller off-set before each use. And NO, smoked stinkbugs do not taste like chicken. Now that I've added my Pit Boss 820, thought I'd get a head start before the bug show up. That slotted grill plate under the hopper box covering all the electronic ain't going to stop'em. What you use, 1/8" hardware cloth over AL. screen?

 

[phathead69]

Short of vacuum sealing your smoker I don't know if you can keep them out. Seals intact, gaps checked and plugged, dang things still find a way in my house thru kitchen door. My grill and smoker I just start a fire and open them up to allow an escape.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Pain in the a-- for sure if you learn how to stop them let us all know. They also chew holes in my tomatoes.

Warren

 

[SouthernSmoked]

You may be able to find a cover that will fit over your Char-Griller, one that drops all around to ground level. I've seen generic covers in various sizes at Home Depot, Amazon may have some. Granted you may not find an exact fit, it might help.

 

[HalfSmoked]

A cover will not stop them may bring more to the smoker. They are very invasive.

Warren

 

[martin1950]

You may be able to find a cover that will fit over your Char-Griller, one that drops all around to ground level.

Thanks, but I have the exact cover for the CG w/ side box by CG for her. And they still like to gather under the cover. Just a PIA.

 

[martin1950]

A cover will not stop them may bring more to the smoker. They are very invasive.Warren

 

[gmc2003]

Here ya go. With the added bonus of seasoning your meat at the same time.

https://www.bugasalt.com/

Chris

 

[martin1950]

Chris, thanks but no thanks. I'd never get them away from the grandkids.