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 ...

Boxelder bugs often come indoors in large numbers in the fall to overwinter. The insects can be a nuisance but won't cause structural damage or harm you. Vacuuming and soap sprays are best for getting ...

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 ...

In the fall, boxelder bugs escape the cold by entering buildings via cracks and crevices. To prevent boxelder bugs from entering your home, thoroughly seal all openings. Wash the pests off with a ...

Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your yard, and using insect barriers are the most effective ways to keep boxelder ...

Boxelder bugs are one of several insects, including stink bugs, that invade Ohio homes in the fall to seek shelter for winter. These bugs are dark colored with red stripes and named after the female ...

Battle of the box elder bugs: what to do when the stinky, messy houseguests move in It's that time of year again...as the temperatures cool, swarms of winged beetles are taking over communities across ...

Spring is a time to reorganize your closets, clear out the garage or think about that long-awaited home renovation. Pest control contractor Orkin Canada hopes Ontario homeowners will add “protected ...

It's not a beetle, not a cockroach, and not something you should squash, no matter how many squeeze their way into your home. All through fall and winter this year, CBC London has noticed social media ...