The stink bugs have arrived in Maryland in big numbers this year and while these pests aren't too terrible for your trees or flowers - they are a big nuisance. Vickie Metzger, one of our experts at Relms Landscaping recommends a safe and natural insecticidal soap to slow the march of the stink bugs. A well sealed home and this stink bug insecticide should get you a head start at lessening the bothersome stink bugs.

Here's the recipe for Vicki's Safe and All-Natural Stink Bug Spray

• 1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid (like Ivory, NOT the detergent kind, which can damage plants)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Mix together in spray bottle with 1 quart water

Spray the stink bugs liberally - at the very least, the stink bugs might be cleaner with less "stink." ;-)