Box elders are the most active in the spring and in the fall. This is because boxelder bugs are attracted to warm climates and as soon as the temperatures drop, the boxelders will also come inside of homes since these boxelders have a very low tolerance for the cold.
if you see boxelder bugs in the warmer seasons be advised to see a large amount of boxelder bugs. Hire professional licensed and insured technicians from Pest Control Kitchener.
As soon as the temperature drops below 21 degrees Celsius. Box elders are attracted to warm and sunny places and as such you will find these bugs congregating together in large groups which can be quite unsettling for homeowners. Boxelder bugs can be found in North America in both Canada and the US on both coasts. However, these boxelder bugs are attracted to boxelder trees for their seeds and for the sap that the trees excrete.
Where can you find boxelder bugs on your property?
Boxelder bugs can be found everywhere on the property and can also be seen on several surfaces such as tree bark, building walls, foliage, stones, and more. Inside, these boxelders prefer dark and moist places such as their natural habitat as the boxelder trees can be mostly found along rivers and lakes. Boxelder bugs are not really harmful, but their presence can be disturbing for people. As for the effect on health goes for people that have respiratory issues such as asthma, the stench that comes from these bugs after crushing them may cause some flare-ups in people.
How do you recognize these boxelder bugs?
Boxelder bugs can be recognized by their all-black body. At first glance, you might confound these insects with cockroaches since they also have oval-shaped and flat bodies. However, they have distinct orange-to-red markings on their body. Other bugs that these bugs are often confused with are milkweed bugs and firebugs.
What can you do against these bugs?
There are solutions and methods that you can apply to make sure these bugs are exterminated. Some of these methods can be arduous to apply since these boxelder bugs have the habit of congregating in groups. Vacuuming boxelder bugs can be highly effective, but due to their number vacuuming every individual insect inside the property can be very difficult.
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock that can dry out these bugs. They are also abrasive and can damage these insects when they meet the substance. To apply diatomaceous earth, ensure to scatter the DE in areas where you see these bugs on your property in your garden. Boxelder bugs can be seen on multiple surfaces such as buildings, walls, trees, shrubs, and plants.
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