Stink Bugs

[coltsmom]

I am new to this forum as well as to raising chicks. I am in VA and Stink bugs are now rampant. Darn I cannot stand bugs , but these things are all over. They are crawling in my brooder and the chicks are scared. Any advice is appreciated in advance. Front Royal , VA

 

[paddock36]

I'm surprised the chicks don't try and eat them. I don't know what to tell you on this, but I don't think it will hurt the chicks.

 

[Thomas423]

First, welcome to BYC.

Second, try not to let the little ones eat bugs unless they are getting grit too.

Third, does anyone know if chickens will actually eat stink bugs?
I heard that guinea keets (spelling ??) will eat them, but that was said by someone selling them.
If it's true, I will fill my yard with keets, since they will have plenty to eat.

 

[ralleia]

I don't think *ANYTHING* eats stink bugs. The stink is what keeps 'em safe. I HATE THEM--they get all over my potato and bean plants and the birds won't touch 'em!

 

[Thomas423]

That's what I was thinking too.
This morning the Baltimore news said that a woman (from Maryland) came up with a spray for stink bugs, but she's not saying what's in it because she is trying to get a patent.
Good for her I know, but share with the rest of us for goodness sake.