Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of stink bugs,” says Matt Bertone, PhD, director of the Plant and Disease Insect Clinic at ...

Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors. Natural removal methods include vacuuming, spraying with soapy water, or using ...

During the warm days of fall, many bugs may become a nuisance. This is because insects are looking for a warm, dry place to spend the winter. We usually get calls about carpenter ants, wooly bears and ...

The invasion of stink bugs into my house has begun. If that was bad enough, the box elder bugs (Boisea trivittatus) have ...

They are considered a "nuisance pest," because they are generally harmless - but they are annoying. They do not sting or transmit disease, and are generally not known to bite, though there are rare ...

Batten down the hatches. It’s that time of year when boxelder bugs may have found a winter home — yours. You know these bugs. They are about a half-inch long and charcoal gray, with three red stripes ...

Q: Some of my hydrangeas are being attacked by what I’m fairly certain are young boxelder bugs. There are hundreds, probably thousands, of them on the plants and ground around where they grow. The ...

Keep these insects away from your home. Boxelder bugs are insects that take up residence in boxelder trees, feeding on their seeds, leaves, and flowers. Despite being herbivores, boxelder bugs aren't ...