Boxelder bugs, also known as maple bugs, are commonly found in areas with a large density of boxelder, maple, or ash trees and will often gravitate towards homes with those species of tree in their ...

If there are trees of any sort on your property, you may be familiar with boxelder bugs, insects that lay eggs on maple, boxelder and ash trees, as well as other surfaces. Boxelder bugs are black ...

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 ...

In May 2021, I had my flower beds remulched with new mulch. The landscaper removed my old mulch first. That summer I had a great many BE bugs in my backyard flower beds. My neighbor has a silver maple ...

Fall is underway and there are so many things to do in the garden. Perhaps you have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s ...

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.

Boxelder bugs do not bite, but can leave a red stain from their feces when smashed. Noticing swarms of red and black bugs around your home? Boxelder bugs are on the move for winter. Discover why they ...

Todd Leyse from Adam’s Pest Control explains why the box elder infestation as been so bad this year and how to get rid of them.

It’s almost time to wave goodbye to summer and with it, scorching hot days, sweaty clothes and pesky bugs. Well, maybe not that last part because some bugs will be sticking around and seeking shelter ...

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 ...