Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors.

Boxelder bugs seek out cracks, gaps, and holes in walls, trees, and rocks to overwinter in large groups. The best way to ...

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 ...

This is the time of year when we start to see a lot of would-be, uninvited guests in our homes. Red and black box elder bugs and shield-shaped brown marmorated stink bugs lead the list right now.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — I’ve yet to meet someone who actually likes or even appreciates boxelder bugs. Most of us could do without these crawly creatures that seem to stick around all fall and winter.

Like clockwork, every fall they want in. The best way to identify boxelder trees is to examine their leaves and seeds on female trees. (Nancy Downs, Colorado Master Gardener, Denver County, Special to ...

Q: Red and black bugs have appeared in my vegetable and flower gardens, both on plants and fence posts. They tend to group together. How do I protect my plants? A: These are boxelder bugs, a native ...

Hundreds of these insects can find their way inside for the winter. Here's how to get rid of boxelder bugs. Reviewed by David McKinney Boxelder bugs are attracted to boxelder trees and can be reduced ...