APC Pest Library Box Elder Bugs
Box Elder Bugs Facts & Treatment Options
This type of insect likes to escape weather conditions by gathering in protected dry places, such as attics, wall voids, and other sheltered places. They are more of a nuisance than a threat to homeowners, they do not feed while indoors. They feed off of the seeds of Boxelder trees, as well as maple species.
What You Can Do
Treatment Options for Box Elder Bugs
To prevent boxelder bugs from invading your home in the fall, repair holes in window and door screens, seal cracks and crevices around the outside of your home, and install door sweeps on all exterior doors.
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