Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors.

Boxelder bugs seek out cracks, gaps, and holes in walls, trees, and rocks to overwinter in large groups. The best way to defend your home against boxelder bugs (and several other indoor pests) is to ...

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 ...

Here’s what to do about boxelder bugs gathering in or near your home. Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of stink bugs,” says ...

Adult boxelders, or Boisea trivittata, have a black oval-shaped body with an orange-red detail, two antennae, six legs and ...

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.

Every insect species has its claim to fame. Cicadas are known for making loud noises, while ladybugs are synonymous with red and black spots. Other bugs stink – literally. The U.S. and Canada are home ...