Boxelder Bug Pest Control
(Leptocoris trivittatus)During the summer boxelder bugs feed on the flowers and seedpods of female boxelder trees. Boxelder bugs invade our homes and other structures in the fall of the year looking for dry, protected sites (attics, wall cavities) in which to spend the winter. They can become quite numerous on the south and west sides of homes where they congregate in the autumn sun. In homes invaded by boxelder bugs, it is very common that one will continue to see them throughout the winter and spring months. They are a nuisance but also harmless. They do not bite, lay eggs in our homes, get into our store foods, or eat our fabrics.
Boxelder bugs in Northern Michigan
The best long-term method of controlling boxelder bugs is to prevent their entry, and if possible, the removal of any nearby female boxelder trees. Sealing exterior cracks and holes with caulk can greatly reduce the number of bugs that find their way inside walls and attics. Sealing cracks around electrical outlet boxes, switches, and light fixtures, and around window and baseboard molding on the inside walls will help keep the bugs trapped within the walls. A vacuum cleaner is an effective method of removing the bugs from the house. If you have experienced this problem before in your home, or every summer you see box elder bugs congregating on your home, give NIX Pest Solutions a call today.
Boxelder Bug Life Stages
