Elm Seed Bug Control

Elm Seed Bug Control

Helping Clients with Arocatus melanocephalus Infestations Nationwide

At Mosquito Squad, our treatments have helped get rid of mosquitoes, ticks, and other bugs with annoying—and sometimes dangerous—bites. However, our product isn’t just effective on bugs that bite. It’s also effective on annoying bugs that can claim your home and yard as their own. Our treatments are effective against Arocatus melanocephalus, also known as the elm seed bug. This creature is rapidly spreading across the United States, thriving in areas that have elm trees or locations that it can hide in.

If you’re struggling with elm seed bugs in or around your home, help is available! Mosquito Squad is equipped to help treat these insects with a custom-made treatment that attacks your home’s problem at its source.

Call our elm seed bug control experts now! We’re ready to help you find the closest Mosquito Squad location and provide a lasting and effective treatment for your home and yard.

What Are Elm Seed Bugs?

While relatively harmless, elm seed bugs can be a nuisance. These critters have a similar appearance as boxelder bugs but are much smaller. They feed on elm seeds and leaves and, as a result, thrive in homes and areas with elm trees nearby. However, an elm tree is not needed for an elm seed bug infestation. Infestation is possible even if an elm tree isn’t visible or very close. As they spread across the nation, families are finding hundreds of these bugs throughout their yards and homes without knowing where they’ve come from.

Quick facts about elm bugs:

  • They primarily feed on elm tree seeds
  • They can emit a strong smell when threatened
  • They are not known to carry any diseases
  • They do not bite
  • They hatch once a year, usually between May and June
  • As cluster bugs, they often appear in large groups

When elm seed bugs make it inside a home, it can be alarming because infestations can result in hundreds of bugs. This behavior is a result of the creatures trying to escape the heat. They’ll exploit even the smallest holes to find ways inside of a structure. Often, they leave behind feces and sputum—a mixture of saliva and mucus—that is orange and reminiscent of rust spots. These spots can be very hard to remove. Additionally, elm seed bugs are known to find parts of a home where they can be dormant for the winter. In other words: elm bugs can be an annoying problem all year unless they are treated by someone familiar with their behavior.

Service offerings vary by location. Please contact your local Mosquito Squad to find out more.

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Why Pick Us for Your Elm Seed Bug Control?

At Mosquito Squad, we’ve been helping families across the United States keep their yards free of bugs since 2005. Every Mosquito Squad location is locally owned and operated, so you’ll get service from a small team that’s focused on your satisfaction. We have the experience needed to approach your elm seed bug problem with the care and attention it needs. Our teams make a unique plan for each home, so you can be certain that your bug problem is being attacked at its source!

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From your home’s perimeter to the property line, Mosquito Squad is passionate about helping protect from the potential dangers and irritations that bloodsucking pests bring to your space. Fighting mosquitoes, ticks, and other pests is as easy as 1-2-3!

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I love that we can entertain and use our backyard without having zappers or citronella candles, etc. Bravo!', u'author_name': u'Anna Wilhelm', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 2, 10, 18, 36, 19), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Anna Wilhelm', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110836954302774664274/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1739212579, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKB_6_BGxDO50WPhpEZYbwFIhR9bKnd6C8kRhO1CLvY1Ia32w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Shane did a great job taking down my lights. He was kind, courteous and professional, and even gave me some pro-tips on outside mosquito control!', 'review_content': u'Shane did a great job taking down my lights. 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I look forward to seeing how these treatments work for us! Brittany, my scheduler, was also very friendly and helped to get me conveniently scheduled.', 'review_content': u'I\u2019ve had my fair share of experience with many pest control companies ranging from awful to ok. Mosquito squad was recommended to me by someone I trust so I thought I would give them a try. Joey came out and was very friendly and thorough. He was also very informative and provided me with suggestions to provide the best results. I look forward to seeing how these treatments work for us! Brittany, my scheduler, was also very friendly and helped to get me conveniently scheduled.', u'author_name': u'Loren F.', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 1, 3, 16, 41, 12), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Loren F.', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110317435316279848147/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a month ago', u'time': 1735922472, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIanN9xFcFF14xkE06yKJbxchT6aEEesLtRWKSshwFSZg_x4g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Regular spraying has kept the mosquitoes at bay on our patio and courtyard. We were able to entertain outside again without tons of citronella and zappers. Highly recommend this company for their knowledgeable and reliable service.', 'review_content': u'Regular spraying has kept the mosquitoes at bay on our patio and courtyard. We were able to entertain outside again without tons of citronella and zappers. Highly recommend this company for their knowledgeable and reliable service.', u'author_name': u'Bibi Bear', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 1, 2, 16, 55, 35), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Bibi Bear', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110680471119212076185/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a month ago', u'time': 1735836935, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXdLTOTty0POb6A1uF39UhiKx_3yCzeyT9sEBU8EL84R9lYEbIr=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'The gold standard for efficient and immensely effective treatments! The technicians were super knowledgeable as well. Could not ask for a better Tick and Mosquito control service!', 'review_content': u'The gold standard for efficient and immensely effective treatments! The technicians were super knowledgeable as well. Could not ask for a better Tick and Mosquito control service!', u'author_name': u'Will Ferguson', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 12, 18, 19, 0, 33), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Will Ferguson', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115175971382232036373/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 months ago', u'time': 1734548433, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLeUdKDoZ5s0vsnVZILEZEoJcuKlR12LQuDqUIdFEOl1EfohQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'We love mosquito squad, super professional! We get notifications they will be arriving and when service is completed. We are in the Northwoods and we love being able to sit outside by the fire with no mosquitoes buzzing and biting. 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So glad they have taken care of my mosquito and flea issue for my Pets!', 'review_content': u'Great Experience! Good Price! So glad they have taken care of my mosquito and flea issue for my Pets!', u'author_name': u'Lee Calvert', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 28, 0, 35, 44), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Lee Calvert', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115541506548113171080/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 months ago', u'time': 1732754144, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKt2YhbM7kXUxE0vQRBmazu8GlDAvTWCYi-5x4qCDIdeem18v0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Jamel was friendly, very courteous, and extremely efficient! He explained the applications and services he was completing that day. Its refreshing to encounter someone who enjoys his job and is eager to deliver the best service possible. 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Heidi was very helpful.', 'review_content': u'Their team has always been very accommodating to our needs and they do a great job! Highly recommend! Heidi was very helpful.', u'author_name': u'Kathy Krumholz', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 22, 19, 35, 58), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Kathy Krumholz', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114794339801622774259/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 months ago', u'time': 1732304158, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUvTXmgKh0UenI0QGEK8ljpF21YymUh5ZEn3PEV4RUv2D2LQqY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'9-3-24. TAVAREZ covered the property per our agreement and most mosquitoes are gone another good job. He talked with me upon arrival and wished me and my family a happy holiday season and for us to enjoy all the holidays. He asked me did I have any complaints or questions. We discussed next season and I told him as of now we will be back for another year of treatment. Thank you.', 'review_content': u'9-3-24. TAVAREZ covered the property per our agreement and most mosquitoes are gone another good job. He talked with me upon arrival and wished me and my family a happy holiday season and for us to enjoy all the holidays. He asked me did I have any complaints or questions. We discussed next season and I told him as of now we will be back for another year of treatment. Thank you.', u'author_name': u'Don Wilson', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 16, 23, 36), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Don Wilson', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100443014940668774660/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'3 months ago', u'time': 1731800160, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}]

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