Boxelder Bugs Keep Boxelders out of Your Home With These

Tips

Nuisance Pests

There are pests that are dangerous

to your home and family, then

there are pests that are nothing

more than a nuisance. Boxelder

bugs are in this category. More an

annoyance than a problem, you

still don’t want them crawling

around in your home.

What Are They?

If you’re not familiar with boxelder bugs, it’s important to know exactly what you’re dealing with. These bugs are typically about a half-inch in length and they often have black bodies. You’ll see red or orange markings along their backs, and they have wings. They’re attracted to light, so you may see them flocking toward the lights in your home.

How Are They Getting In?

Boxelder bugs don’t

actually reproduce

inside your home.

Instead, they’ll sneak

in through a torn

screen, under a door

threshold, or through

a crack or gap in the

siding.

Can I Actually Keep Them

Out?

Keeping boxelder bugs from coming in is possible, but it

takes quite a bit of work on your part. You’ll need to seal

around pipes and wires coming into the home, seal up

any holes you may have in the siding or foundation, and

do some careful landscaping to keep them away from the

house.

The Vacuum Is Your

Friend

If you begin to notice several

boxelder bugs in your home,

one of the best ways to get rid

of them quickly is to vacuum

them up. Be sure to dump the

canister or bag outside

immediately after you’ve

completed the task.

Pest Control Specialists

If you do begin to have an ongoing problem with boxelder

bugs, your best course of action is to contact a pest control

company who can help. They can not only deal with the

problem, but also help you prevent it from occurring again.

Making the Right Choice

Ransford Environmental Solutions Inc has been the name to

know in pest control since 1896. Specializing in Integrated

Pest Management, they’re the only solution. Call for a free

estimate.