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

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 ...

Question: What can I do to prevent wasps from making nests around my home? I don't like using chemicals, but we had to spray their nests multiple times last year to finally get rid of them. Answer: ...

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 ...

Boxelder bugs are insects seeking shelter for winter right now. Here's what they look like, how they invade your home and why ...

Dear Neil: I had boxelder bugs all over the walls and doors of my house for the past year. I had the tree cut down several weeks ago, but the problem is still out of control. What more can I do? A.

Just like colors changing or frost on the pumpkin, a sure sign of fall is the arrival of a pair of pesky invaders. Neither stink bugs nor box elder bugs pose a threat or carry disease. They’re not ...