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Do you have a stink bug problem in your home?
Brown marmorated stink bugs originally came from Asia and were first spotted in Pennsylvania in the 1990s. Since then, they’ve spread to 33 U.S. states.
If you’ve never encountered one, here are a few quick facts:
- They do not bite or sting.
- They will ruin your plants. Researchers say they’re the most menacing agricultaral pests in 40 years.
- They aren’t named “stink bugs” for nothing. They emit a rather unpleasant odor. If you have an infestation in your home, the smell can last for months.
We came across a video on YouTube showing how to make a stink bug trap using electrical tape, a Pepsi 2-liter bottle, masking tape, a razor, a black permanent marker, and our LED battery operated puck light.
The video says they are available at Home Depot, but it’s the exact same product we sell online.
See the video after the jump for instructions on how to make a homemade stink bug trap!
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When the summer months roll around, you want to be sure you can take advantage of your outdoor living space as much as possible. Whether your backyard is a pristine oasis complete with a pool and garden or you are limited to a small balcony overlooking nothing but your neighbor’s place, there’s always room for improvement.
Chances are, you’ve never given much thought to the 
Spring cleaning season is on its way, and it’s easy to start eliminating organization nightmares in your closets, pantries, and cabinets if you shed some light on the problem. Think about it. All of the trouble spots in your home where items are stashed with no rhyme or reason – are they in the dark? Lower cabinets in the kitchen that extend deep under the counters, the dim corners of the closet, underneath the bed, garage shelves, even the floor under the backseat of the car: they’ve all got it in common.