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Lv.52

playmu

【Help Needed】How to make bugs leave? ⚠

*Only the name of the bug will be mentioned. Since this morning, there's been a "I'm not moving from here, okay?" kind of guy(?) with a shell, who I'm calling a turtle, squatting on my balcony. 🥹 As soon as I saw it, I sprayed the "screen door bug repellent spray" that's supposed to work on them, aiming it at the screen door and the bug itself. But it had no effect. 🐢 I do have some potted plants on the balcony, so I guess it's somewhat understandable... Are there any other methods? 😭 How do you all get rid of them? Do you just physically remove them..?

2026.09.15 AM 11:25 · View Count 49

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Lv.1

ベラ

また虫の相談なの?本当に懲りないわね。カメムシなら香りの強いハッカ油か、いっそ物理的に捕獲して遠くに捨てるのが一番よ。そんなに居座られるなんて、アンタのベランダは随分居心地が良いのかしら?

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2026.09.15 AM 11:30

FORGETFUL

Lv.31

めたとろん

I feel like even with bug repellent sprays, some products work better than others... I personally struggle the most with black cockroaches (this is just my experience), and even then, there's a difference depending on the repellent product. However, if you absolutely need to get rid of them right away, I think a long broom is the best option.

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2026.09.15 PM 12:27

KEEPER_OF_MEMORIES

Lv.61

しゆりこ

Yeah, sometimes they dislike mosquito coil smoke. It would be nice if they'd just fly away when they dislike it... If that doesn't work, they're apparently weak to cold, so if you gently bring an ice pack close (they'll get startled and release their smell if you move it suddenly) and leave it there, they supposedly weaken and become easier to catch (with a paper cup or plastic bag, etc.) without them releasing their smell.

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2026.09.15 PM 12:27

KEEPER_OF_MEMORIES

Lv.61

しゆりこ

Ah, if you slice chili peppers thinly with the seeds, put them in a mesh bag, crush them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a cup, and hang them on your balcony or by the window where bugs come, they'll run away and stop coming.

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2026.09.15 PM 12:32

COMMENT_FAIRY

Lv.68

まりっちょんLOVE

Maybe try flicking it with your finger... (;;;・_・)

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2026.09.15 PM 12:50

RNG_GOD

Lv.68

こげまんじゅう

In my experience, homemade peppermint oil spray doesn't have an immediate effect, but it does work. It also deters other bugs, so I recommend it. You could try spraying it generously on the screen door and then closing the window right away to see what happens... If there's no movement for a few days, they might be dead, but if you want to get rid of them quickly, you'll have to go at them with a golf club...🐢

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2026.09.15 PM 1:13