Boxelder bugs can be a nuisance. They feed on and harm trees and leave stains wherever they go. They are also an easy food source for predatory pests and can attract spiders, rats, and more! Get help with pest control for boxelder bugs from your local Mosquito Squad Plus®. We provide effective outdoor treatments that help kill boxelder bugs and prevent future infestations.
You don’t have to worry about boxelder bugs laying eggs in your home. They lay their eggs on boxelder, maple, ash or fruit trees where nymphs can eat seeds and leaves.
Boxelder bugs are small and flat with black bodies and reddish-orange markings. These bugs are often found on boxelder trees as well as fruit trees, other maples, and ash trees, where they feed on seeds, leaves, and flowers. Boxelder bug tree damage is usually just cosmetic and does not pose a significant threat to your trees; however, the leaves that the bugs have fed on can turn yellow.
Boxelder bugs travel in a cluster and prefer sunny and warm conditions, which is why they love to nestle in a house when it gets cold. During the fall, they seek warmth and shelter, often gathering on the sunny sides of buildings or squeezing into cracks and crevices to get indoors. Although they do not bite or sting, they may leave behind stains and a bad smell when squashed. Their excrement also leaves stains on light-colored surfaces. Red stains on your curtains or carpet can be a sign of infestation.
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Our GuaranteeUse these tips to prevent boxelder bugs from getting into your house:
Preventative measures are always the best way to secure your space against pests. However, sometimes they find their way inside before you’ve dealt with the problem outside.
If there are boxelder bugs in your house, avoid crushing them and getting their smell and stains around your home. Instead, try these tips for boxelder bug removal:
After removing boxelder bugs, we recommend cleaning your home to remove fecal matter and dead insects. Both can attract future infestations!
If you’ve noticed boxelder bugs on your trees or hiding under leaf and grass piles, it’s time to protect your yard and prevent the insects from coming inside. The best way to get rid of boxelder bugs is with professional treatment. A barrier treatment spray for boxelder bugs will help kill bugs on contact and continue to deter them for up to 21 days. Our professionals will strategically target areas around your yard and home where boxelder bugs thrive or may try to get inside.
Contact your local team at (877) 332-2239 or request a cost-free quote online.
During the fall and winter in colder seasonal climates, boxelder bugs prefer to get into hidden crevices underneath logs and stones or in the foundation of a home. If they can get past the foundation or through a gap in a door or window, they’ll make their way inside a house, where they hide in vents or other warm areas.
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Boxelder bugs are capable of biting, but they’re not known to bother or bite people and animals. They have a piercing mouthpart that can puncture the skin and leave a red spot. This mouthpart is typically meant for feeding on juices from plants and seeds.
Boxelder bugs are not considered harmful to humans or pets. They are not aggressive and generally don’t cause significant damage to plants or structures. However, they can become a nuisance when they gather in large numbers and stain surfaces with their excrement.
Boxelder bugs are typically found around boxelder trees and other maples. They are native to North America and are most commonly found in the western US but have been spotted in eastern states and some parts of Canada.
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