Boxelder bugs enter the home in large number and can become nuisance in late fall, winter and early spring. In the fall they try to move into your home to find warm place to hide for the winter. Boxelder bugs are attracted to structure with southern or western exposure where it is warm. As the temperature get colder the boxelder bugs squeeze themselves into crack and crevices around the structure. They are often found inside around windows and may end up in wall voids, attics, drop ceilings where they stay until spring.
During the winter boxelder bugs are inactive, however during mild sunny days, boxelder bugs become active with the warm temperatures. As they become active these insects are attracted to the warmth of the home, leaving the wall voids, attics, or window frames where they have been hiding. By Spring all boxelder bugs become active.
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Boxelder Bugs
What are boxelder bugs, and how can I identify them?
Boxelder bugs are insects native to North America, identifiable by their elongated black bodies adorned with red or orange markings. Adults measure about ½ inch in length, while nymphs are smaller and more reddish.
How do boxelder bugs get into my home?
Like most living beings, boxelder bugs tend to seek warmth when temperatures begin to drop. This happens in the fall. They can be found on sunlit surfaces. Gaps and crevices around doors, windows, and siding make excellent entry points for boxelder bugs. They usually overwinter in wall voids, attics, and underneath siding and become active during warmer days.
Are boxelder bugs harmful to humans or pets?
Boxelder bugs are primarily nuisance pests and do not pose significant health risks to humans or pets. However, their feces can stain upholstery, walls, carpets, and drapes.
Do boxelder bugs cause damage to plants or property?
While they feed on the seeds, leaves, and flowers of boxelder, maple, and ash trees, boxelder bugs typically do not cause significant harm to these plants. Indoors, their presence can be bothersome, and their excrement may stain surfaces.
What attracts boxelder bugs to my property?
Boxelder bugs are attracted to properties with boxelder, maple, or ash trees, as these serve as their primary food sources. They are also drawn to warm, sunny surfaces, especially on structures with southern or western exposures.
How can I prevent boxelder bugs from entering my home?
To deter these pests, seal cracks and crevices around windows, doors, and siding. Caulking around windows and door frames and under siding at the base of the structure can reduce harborage areas. Removing boxelder trees from your property may also help decrease their presence.
What is the best method for removing boxelder bugs?
Using a vacuum cleaner is an effective way to remove boxelder bugs indoors; ensure you dispose of the vacuum bag promptly to prevent odors. For exterior treatments, applying residual insecticides around potential entry points can help reduce their numbers.
Can boxelder bugs be eliminated without chemicals?
Yes, non-chemical methods include sealing entry points, using a vacuum to remove bugs, and applying diatomaceous earth around infested areas to dehydrate and kill them.
How can I stop boxelder bugs from returning next season?
In order to get rid of boxelder bugs for good, use a combination of exclusion strategies like covering possible entrances and repairing broken screens, along with routine checks and punctual treatments to the outer part of the house.
Are boxelder bug infestations common?
Most certainly, more so in regions with boxelder, maple, or ash trees. Such infestations are worse in the latter half of the year when these bugs are looking for places to hide for the rest of winter.
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What Is Your Boxelder Bugs Control Process?
Inspection & Evaluation – The first step in our process is a FREE inspection & evaluation where we inspect your home, interior and exterior, to identify the root causes of infestation and create a plan to help you eradicate and manage the problem.
Treatment for Protection: Next, we can perform the treatment at that time, or scheduled appointment date. Our technicians will use EPA approved methods to treat the perimeter of your home.
Long-term Prevention: We provide maintenance plans to prevent boxelder bugs from invading your home during the fall to overwinter in your walls voids, attics, and under the siding of your home.
How do I Keep My Property Boxelder Bugs Free?
Things you can do to prevent boxelder bugs from migrating and overwintering in your home during the fall.
Caulking around windows and exterior doors frame, caulking under siding at the base of the structure will help reduce the harborage area for pests. Removing any boxelder tree from your property.
If boxelder bugs have already migrate to your home, it’s best to contact pest control service in Naperville, Aurora & surrounding areas to help.
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