I'm not really looking forward to winter .....

[DougE]

But at least the bugs will be gone with the cold temps. Flies, stinkbugs, fruit flies will be gone, finally.

 

[Winterrider]

But at least the bugs will be gone with the cold temps. Flies, stinkbugs, fruit flies will be gone, finally.

Same boat, nice to get rid of the nuisance pests. I'm afraid we might be in for a doozy. . .

 

[DougE]

I'm afraid we might be in for a doozy. . .

They predict the same thing every year, but I guess they have to be right once in awhile.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Pretty sure it will get cold for sure!

Ryan

 

[chopsaw]

Damn stink bugs . Must be a sign .

 

[DougE]

Damn stink bugs . Must be a sign .

Actually seeing less of them than in years past, so maybe they are on the way out.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Actually seeing less of them than in years past, so maybe they are on the way out.

Not here! Can't hardly walk across the yard! But windy and rainy here today so bug free for once.

Ryan

 

[DougE]

Not here! Can't hardly walk across the yard! But windy and rainy here today so bug free for once.

Ryan

Like many introduced species, they came into the country on plant material through ports on the East coast. As they move westward, the population lessens from where they started.

 

[chopsaw]

It's strange that they are so thick all of a sudden here . Like Ryan , can't hardly be outside without dragging 2 or 3 back in the house with you .
I've been leaving the covers off my grills and smokers , otherwise they collect in there .

 

[JIMSMOKES]

Bah! I hate cold weather! I'd rather spray bug dope! LoL

 

[DougE]

It's strange that they are so thick all of a sudden here . Like Ryan , can't hardly be outside without dragging 2 or 3 back in the house with you .
I've been leaving the covers off my grills and smokers , otherwise they collect in there .

We were covered up in them the last 2 or 3 years. Not seeing as many this year.

 

[DougE]

I mashed one with my hand one evening last week. Every time I took a drink of my beer, it tasted like a stinkbug smells for a little while.

 

[TimboBBQ!]

Damn stink bugs . Must be a sign .

Facts same at our place. Started to smoke some of em.

 

[cptnding]

Like many introduced species, they came into the country on plant material through ports on the East coast. As they move westward, the population lessens from where they started.

One can hope. Seems like lots less of them here in GA this year as well.
Joro spiders may be on the way to you though lol. They are a new one here the last couple of years. Harmless to people but very prolific. All the big webs are a pain. Kinda cool unless you're afraid of spiders. They are big colorful ones. At least they don't stink!

 

[Fueling Around]

I actually look forward to winter
Come December a bunch of SMF members will have a fantastic weekend.

Same boat, nice to get rid of the nuisance pests. I'm afraid we might be in for a doozy. . .

The signs are there. Fighting mice trying to move indoors. The oaks produced a heavy load of acorns. Seen more woolly bears this year than most.

Damn stink bugs . Must be a sign .

Hmm
Native stink bugs was very low this year. The massive invasive stink bug hasn't made it this far north.
The Box Elder Bugs (also native to our area) have been really bad this year.

 

[chef k-dude]

Winter and summer make me appreciate spring and fall more. Although both of those bring a mess with all the trees we are surrounded by. My work is never done around here and the list only grows.

Saw a pretty cool stink bug trap DIY recently. I dont drink soda though so I'd have to ask around the neighborhood to see if anyone drinks the 2 liters, or get maybe a dollar store bottle and dump out the soda. The original video I saw also made one from a pint or smaller bottle that you can use to scoop them up with without touching them. Neither video deals with "OK now I have a bottle full of stink bugs, what do I do with it?"!

Maybe shoot some bug spray in there, let them die and toss in the trash? We have single stream recycling here so it would be the refuse workers problem!

The trap

You can get puck lights for $1.67 if you buy a 6 pack

Batteries will run you 75¢ if you buy in bulk, cheap

2 liter clear bottle $1.25 (drinking the content optional)

That's $3.67 per trap plus some time and tape. Your mileage may vary...

 

[uncle eddie]

I work outside for my day job so winter is just another season to me. I actually love winter and have winter plans:

• My day-job equipment can get to places that it normally can't when the ground is frozen
• It's deer season (Nov. 15) and also trapping season all winter (otters, raccoons, possums, the occasional beaver, coyotes...). Trapping nest predators (coons/possums) helps my already crazy-good turkey population.
• I can finally see 400 yards through the forest when the leaves drop off the forbs and trees
• It's much easier to do timber stand management (girdle the cedars and some hickories, kill the ironwood, save all the (mostly) white and (lesser amounts of ) red oak.

 

[clifish]

We are being invaded by the Japanese Lantern fly's this year. A new to us invasive species. Almost impossible to kill by stepping on them.