Need help identifying a bug

[sparks19]

OK so we have these bugs.... We call them potato bugs but that's not what they actually are. for some reason they are EVERYWHERE around this house... not inside unless they sneak in the door while I let the dogs in but outside they are EVERYWHERE and they are really getting on my nerves.

This was the best picture I could get of it so I hope someone can see it well enough to help me figure out what it is.

I want to get RID of them.

 

[Bunny82]

Eeek!

Squish it!

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

we always called those stink bugs...lol

 

[bubbatd]

That's what I call them too ...Ugly !!

 

[sparks19]

Hey thanks... I checked google images for stink bug and that's what it is. YOu guys are so smart lol.

Now I need to find out if and how I can get rid of them. They are EVERYWHERE. yesterday our friends came over to take some of ou r empty boxes off our hands and the boxes had tons of them inside. they ar gross and annoying

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

check this out
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/stink.html

 

[Dizzy]

Looks like a tortoise carrying a large surfboard

 

[sparks19]

It's a brown marmorated stink bug. gross.

The only way to get rid of them outside is pesticides and obviously that is not an option with dogs and a child.

I guess I will just have to deal with them. they are gross and annoying lol

 

[Renee750il]

Sparks, try using diatomaceous earth. Totally natural and non-toxic but kills most bugs. Borax might get rid of them too.

 

[sparks19]

Sparks, try using diatomaceous earth. Totally natural and non-toxic but kills most bugs. Borax might get rid of them too.

Where would I find it?

 

[sparks19]

ugh I spoke too soon. There is one up on the ceiling right now and I can't reach it to kill it or suck it up in the vaccuum GRRRr

 

[Renee750il]

You can get pool grade diatomaceous earth anywhere they sell pool or hot tub supplies.

Borax you can get anywhere they sell laundry detergent - 20 Mule Team Borax

 

[ACooper]

So if you squish them, do they actually STINK? I know it's not quite on topic, but I have to know!! hahahahaha

 

[sparks19]

So if you squish them, do they actually STINK? I know it's not quite on topic, but I have to know!! hahahahaha

I can't say I have noticed any stink... but I use a HUGE wad of papertowel when I squish them lol.

 

[a.baker]

Yup we call them stink bugs too. They are gutty because they are big but they don't move too fast and don't bite or sting.

 

[jess2416]

Ewwww I hate those bugs

 

[sparks19]

Yup we call them stink bugs too. They are gutty because they are big but they don't move too fast and don't bite or sting.

yeah and they randomly fly into things like the door or the wall. stupid bugs.

 

[HoundedByHounds]

Zorak says they look delicious and please send some!

 

[ma-vie-en-vert]

EW!! yucky bugs. today there's a crapload of black flies in my house and I can't find the fly swatter!!! Hemi (our new kitten) is getting frustrated because she's trying to catch them but she's not quite big enough or fast enough.

 

[angelzeus]

i think they are called stink bugs at least that is what everyone calls them and i am told that if you squich on they actually stink good luck with all of them rather you them me i would go crazy