Sheet bugs in the home are considered an indication of poor hygiene. However, this is a big misconception. You can find out in this article what really attracts stink bugs into the house and how you can get rid of the insects.
What to do against leaf bugs in the apartment?
Catch the leaf bugs with a sealable jar and release the insects back into nature. Avoid using chemical agents. As a preventative measure, we recommend sealing all joints and cracks with silicone and installing fly screens.
Why do leaf bugs come into the apartment?
Sheet bugs are attracted toheated and lit rooms. In search of a warm place to overwinter, they also invade apartments and houses in the fall if they have the opportunity to do so. So it has absolutely nothing to do with poor hygiene if you come across bedbugs within your four walls.
Are leaf bugs poisonous or otherwise dangerous?
Sheaf bugs are neither poisonous nor otherwise dangerous. However, they secrete asmelly secretion when they feel threatened. The smell can be perceived as very unpleasant, as can the sometimes almost invasive appearance of the insects.
How can I keep leaf bugs away?
To keep leaf bugs out of your home and also your private outdoor area, simply mixvinegar with water and dishwashing liquid, fill the solution into a spray bottle and spray window sills and door frames with it. The intense smell of this simple home remedy usually drives away the bugs.
Tip
Turn off the light when airing out in the evening
If you know that there are leaf bugs on your terrace, balcony or in your garden, you should turn off the lights when airing in the evening in late summer and autumn to prevent the insects from entering your home. If your windows are equipped with fly screens, you can of course leave the lights on.
