Stink Bugs
 

Any way to get rid of them?? I've tried searching on line, and don't find anything encouraging. Even though it's still cold outside, they are slowly finding their way into the house. I'd like to discourage them before it warms up and they really come out of hiding.

Not that I've found/heard of. They are highly annoying. But it is a misnomer that they stink if you squish them.

I hate those bugs but they are harmless. Disgusting! I saw an ad for an exterminator who will spray for them. I wouldn't do that because of my animals. I'll be watching for anyone with a good idea.

The stink bugs we have DO stink when you squish them. And the stink lasts for a long time. I've been flushing them, which is certainly a waste of water.

I call my DH who captures them in a paper towel - squishes them and immediately puts them into the garbage. Cats won't touch them - I squished one ONE time and about upchucked. Can't stand them.

I used to scoop them up in toilet paper and flush them, but the ones here will stink if you just look at them wrong, let along try to pick them up!
However I've found a way to deal with them...

Get a small spray bottle, put a spoonful of dish soap in, then fill with water.
See a bug? Spray with the soapy water several times (until covered/wet) and in a few minutes it will suffocate and die. Maybe only 1 in 100 bugs will stink while dying this way. (They are an epidemic here)
The soap kills them and then you can deposit them in the trash without getting "stinked" through the tissue or paper towel.

(Obviously be mindful of what you are spraying the soapy water onto)

I am not going to do #3! http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Stink-Bugs

Oh I haven't seen a stink bug in over 25 years!! If I ever move home again, I bet I see some then. good luck.

What area do these things live in....south, west.........??????

They are NOT harmless. When your tomatoes start to ripen they will puncture them and then that spot starts to turn dark and will rot. You have to be very vigilant at that time and keep them off your plants, not a fun chore.