Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Noticing swarms of red and black bugs around your home? Boxelder bugs are on the move for winter. Discover why they gather, ...

In the fall, boxelder bugs escape the cold by entering buildings via cracks and crevices. To prevent boxelder bugs from entering your home, thoroughly seal all openings. Wash the pests off with a ...

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 ...

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 ...

This past year there were box elder bugs in my goldenrain tree. Can you tell me why they were there, and is there any way to prevent them? What you have is a relative of the box elder bug called a ...

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 ...

Spiders and insects both can produce their own antifreeze chemistry to lower the freezing point of their body fluids and that ...