Comments on: A Daily Afternoon Bug Attack

By: MyNameIsNotSusan

MyNameIsNotSusan — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:08:54 +0000

I had always heard of stinkbugs but weren’t sure they existed. Saw these strange bugs in my home recently and, uncharacteristically, gently escorted them out instead of killing them. Then saw another one several days later. So, walking into my house from outside, and I keep wondering what smells so awful. Then I feel something on my neck and a sting! Darn thing bit me! I ran to computer and finally ID’d it as a stinkbug! September? check. Stink? check. Will Bite- yes!

By: lumpintheroad

lumpintheroad — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:14:03 +0000

I’ve lived in and around Atlanta all my life and I’ve never once experienced a stink bug invasion. I actually see them as kind of a novelty. That’s how rare they are down here.

Now ladybugs and potato bugs, on the other hand…

By: lumpintheroad

lumpintheroad — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:12:15 +0000

Just make sure you distinguish between palmetto bugs and actual roach infestations. Palmetto bugs live outside, are usually solitary, and come inside when it gets cold or wet (seems sensible). Many people see them in their house and assume they are an indicator of thousands of identical bugs seething behind their walls, and similarly assume that they are filthy disease carriers. Neither is true. But it’s still not pleasant to have to deal with them (I favor chucking them down the garbage disposal, though occasionally I’ll be merciful and release them into the wild).

It’s when you see LITTLE roaches (and you’ll never see just one) that it’s time to call the exterminator.

By: lumpintheroad

lumpintheroad — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:02:04 +0000

You might want to reconsider that new catchphrase. For those who don’t traffic in double entendres, muffin doesn’t just mean a tasty baked good that comes out of the oven. And I’d go so far as to say that telling someone that yours is steamy could connote the exact opposite of displeasure.

Just to drive the point home:

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:04:31 +0000

Really? LOL.

By: Deanne

Deanne — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:52:45 +0000

WSB’s noon news contained a stink bugs story. Hmmm.

By: Decatur's Token Republican

Decatur's Token Republican — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:13:06 +0000

Well played, Karass! Well played.

By: cranky old timer

cranky old timer — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:25:02 +0000

I hate those (Walmart/Dunwoody asterisk logo) roaches too! I raised a different breed of kid–those who sang “we’re off to kill the woaches” while carrying a broom– they fear no bug, they love ladybugs and daddy long legs, but not the evil palmetto bug! Unfortunately they are a fact of life in the South, and yes, they will conquer the world–e ventually. In the meantime, I am squashing them at every opportunity.
P.S. And yes, we’ve used the boric acid powder, to some success. But those suckers find a way!