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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