Boxelder bugs have long, flat, and oval-shaped bodies. They are usually about ½ an inch long and black with reddish-orange markings. These bugs have wings are are decent fliers.

These insects are semi-social, which means they live in large groups but are not dependent on one another for survival like ants, termites, and other social critters.

Boxelder bugs are herbivores, which means they eat plant matter. Their primary food source is the seeds of boxelders and other trees.

Boxelder bugs are nuisance pests. They don’t spread diseases or pose significant threats to people. They can, however, puncture skin with their mouthparts, leaving a mark similar to a mosquito bite. But this is rare and only happens by accident.

Although not dangerous, these insects also produce an unpleasant odor when crushed and can cause staining with their waste. In general, boxelder bugs are not the worst pest, but they can be frustrating and a challenge to get rid of.

Boxelder bugs become a problem for people in mid-spring after they come out from overwintering and fall when they look for a new place to spend the winter. Unfortunately, they are attracted to some properties more than others. These insects are attracted to reflective services that provide heat to warm up after a long winter. If your home has a lot of windows or heat-reflective surfaces, this could be why you experience more boxelder bugs than your neighbors.

As mentioned above, boxelder bugs like warm, reflective surfaces. If this pest has successfully found an entry point into your home, it can hide inside your walls. However, these insects may also become active when a heating system is in use, thinking it is springtime. When this happens, they will look for food in many different areas of the house.

The best way to get rid of a boxelder bug infestation is professional boxelder bug control in Reno, NV. At Celtic Pest Control, we provide the services you need to get rid of an active infestation and prevent future ones from happening.

Customer service is one of our top priorities, so we offer services for boxelder bugs and other pests without the need for yearly contracts. Instead, everything we do is customized to meet your needs, including implementing treatments and how frequently we return. We even offer eco-friendly pest treatments to ensure your pets and family are safe!

Whether you are only dealing with boxelder bugs or other pests, too, we can assist you! Contact our experts at Celtic Pest Control to learn more about how we can help keep your home a pest-free environment.

While these bugs can be annoying outside, they are even more so when they get indoors. Because of this, you should prep your home in the fall to ensure they can’t get inside. You can do this by inspecting potential entry points and repairing them, including:

• Installing or repairing screens, door sweeps, and weatherstripping.
• Sealing cracks and crevices. 
• Covering vents.
• Filling gaps around doors and windows. 

For more information on boxelder bugs control in Reno, NV, or on preventing boxelder bugs with our home pest control solutions, contact Celtic Pest Control!