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The easiest way to get rid of [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with pesky little red and black bugs? If you\u2019re wondering how to get rid of boxelder bugs, the key is knowing their habits and stopping them before they take over. At Fox Pest Control, we\u2019re pros at boxelder bug control and have the tools to handle any boxelder bug infestation. Plus, our Home Protection Plan keeps your home protected from boxelder bugs all year long. We’ve got your boxelder bug problem covered with a satisfaction guarantee. If those pests return, we\u2019ll be back to fix it for free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A certified technician will inspect your property and provide customized pest control treatment based on their findings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Each service provides a detailed report and helpful tips to keep pests away. We return regularly throughout the year, increasing protection with every visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Everything you never wanted to know about [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[pest name] Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Size:<\/strong> 1\/16th to \u00bd inch
Number of legs:<\/strong> 6
Wings:<\/strong> yes
Bites or stings:<\/strong> rarely
Color:<\/strong> dark grey to black with red or orange lines on the wings
Carry disease:<\/strong> no
Damages home\/yard:<\/strong> no
Most active season:<\/strong> summer & fall
Fox plan for this pest:<\/strong> Home Protection Plan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What do [pest name format=”plural-lower”] look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Had it with [pest name format=”plural-lower”]?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boxelder Bugs are \u201ctrue bugs.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They belong to the same family as stink bugs and cicadas. They\u2019re known as a scentless bug group, but if they\u2019re squished, they release a foul smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boxelder bugs are more of a nuisance than a danger. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While boxelder bugs do not usually bite or cause structural damage, these pests tend to invade in large numbers and their eating habits leave trees and fruit damaged or scarred. Crushed boxelder bugs stink, leave stains, and attract other pests, such as carpet beetles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boxelder bugs don\u2019t hibernate – they overwinter. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boxelder bugs can\u2019t survive freezing cold temperatures, so in the fall, they find a place to hunker down and hide for the winter. Once they\u2019ve found a good place to stay, boxelder bugs completely stop moving during cold weather to conserve energy and heat. They do not actually hibernate, though; they sometimes \u201cwake up\u201d and become active on warm winter days, occasionally resuming fall habits like sunning on reflective surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Boxelder bugs look similar to Kissing Bugs, which aren\u2019t harmless. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kissing bugs are found in the lower half of the United States, are mostly active at night, and feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. Kissing bugs’ droppings carry a parasite causing Chagas disease, transmitted through their bites. The disease leads to symptoms like fever, rash, and swollen eyes, requiring prompt anti-parasitic treatment. It\u2019s important to know the difference between these pests, but when in question, trap it, don\u2019t squash it. Read more here on the CDC website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Discover everything you need to know about boxelder bugs\u2014from their behavior to effective control methods\u2014by exploring our Boxelder Bugs Pest Files<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pests that can be confused with [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boxelder bugs are often confused with other insects that look similar such as milkweed bugs, red-shouldered bugs, and kissing bugs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Signs of an [pest name format=”lower”] infestation.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might already know for sure that you have an [pest name format=”lower”] problem. Here are a couple of the most common signs of an infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sightings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Boxelder bugs are social creatures, and you\u2019ll often find them in large gatherings on the sides of houses, cars, windows, window wells, or trees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to find them<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Boxelder bugs prefer warm places<\/a>, so you can find them outdoors on the south or west sides of buildings. After making their way indoors, they often seek out warm surfaces and windows where sunlight streams in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Boxelder bugs feed on the leaves and seeds of Maple, Ash, and Box Elder trees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

They will also feed on fruit trees. If these trees are in your yard, you will most likely see these pests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seal entry points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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