Boxelder bugs make their presence known in late summer through early fall when they start swarming the sunny, south-facing sides of houses. While they don't actually cause any damage to homes ...
Boxelder bugs are no exception, as these little black and red insects like to feed on the leaves and seeds of trees. Just like getting rid of gypsy moth caterpillars and repelling cicadas ...
Well, not just one bug. A couple of them. The invasion of brown marmorated stink bugs is a clear indication of fall. But recently, a bug you may have never heard of called the boxelder bug has been ...
Boxelder Bugs (Boisea trivittata, family Rhopalidae) have long been the “poster child” for insects that invade homes and other structures in the fall. Thanks to a tip When the boxelder bugs ...
Ohio State University experts say the southwest part of Ohio is especially at risk of home invasions.You may see a black bug with orange stripes, called a Boxelder bug, on the trees of the same ...
Ohio State University Extension, a non-formal educational resource, posted a “fall insect alert” on its Facebook page last week, warning residents homeowners may soon encounter the following bugs in ...
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 ...
A swarm of boxelder bugs on the side of a home. (Skeezer via Getty Images) Experts wrote in a fact sheet that “indoors, these bugs are a nuisance because of their presence, foul odor when ...
Boxelder bugs have a flat back and are dark gray, brown or black, with orange or red markings. The bug got its name due to its affinity for female boxelder trees, where it likes to gather in large ...