This is the season when smelly marmorated stink bugs start infesting homes across the Eastern United States. As outside temperatures drop, the annoying insects are looking for warmer environments.

Virginia Tech researchers have proven that homemade, inexpensive traps crafted from simple household items outshine pricier models designed to kill the invasive, irritating bugs. Researchers from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are once again happy to share this quick video explaining the most cost-effective method for dealing with stink bugs.

Video: Get rid of your stink bugs! Contact: Zeke Barlow, Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Tech. 540-231-5417 or [email protected]