Box Elder Bugs

[Kookaburra]

Help!!! I'm being over-run by these little annoying creatures. Any suggestions on how to make them go away? I've googled and all the sites recommend exterminating them, which rather not do if I don't have to. Anyone know of a way to send them off to the woods or something? Is there something I can plant or spray that they find offensive so they'll leave?

Thanks for your help.

[japple]

1. Wormwood might help. Thyme, rosemary, basil, catnip, too. I remember

reading something about catnip spray being more effective at eliminating pests than much stronger, more toxic stuff. Why don't you try spraying catnip tea on them and see what happens.

[WhiteTara]

2. according to my insect bible

remove nearby unwanted boxelder trees or spray with insecticidal soap or apply rotenone or pyrethrum. Inside the house, seal any cracks in the exterior wall. Good luck, they are disgusting.