Free Inspections & EstimatesSame Day Service
Box out boxelder bugs.
Feel comfortable in your home. Let Fox Pest Control take care of your boxelder bug problem.
Same Day Service
Free Inspections & Estimates
Satisfaction Guaranteed
To ensure our customers’ safety, all Fox Pest Control technicians undergo a thorough screening process and complete extensive classroom training, along with ongoing on-the-job mentoring with an experienced technician.
Dealing with pesky little red and black bugs? If you’re wondering how to get rid of boxelder bugs, the key is knowing their habits and stopping them before they take over. At Fox Pest Control, we’re pros at boxelder bug control and have the tools to handle any boxelder bug infestation. Plus, our Home Protection Plan keeps your home protected from boxelder bugs all year long. We’ve got your boxelder bug problem covered with a satisfaction guarantee. If those pests return, we’ll be back to fix it for free!
Call Fox Pest Control today for a free inspection: (855) 953-1976.
Call before 2 pm and get same-day service.
Remote locations and other conditions may require next-day service.
A certified technician will inspect your property and provide customized pest control treatment based on their findings.
Each service provides a detailed report and helpful tips to keep pests away. We return regularly throughout the year, increasing protection with every visit.
Everything you never wanted to know about boxelder bugs.
Hamilton Allen Ph.D., BCE
Certified Entomologist, Fox Pest Control
Size: 1/16th to ½ inch
Number of legs: 6
Wings: yes
Bites or stings: rarely
Color: dark grey to black with red or orange lines on the wings
Carry disease: no
Damages home/yard: no
Most active season: summer & fall
Fox plan for this pest: Home Protection Plan
Had it with boxelder bugs?
Call now and get $50 off pest control.
Call before 2pm and get same-day service.
They belong to the same family as stink bugs and cicadas. They’re known as a scentless bug group, but if they’re squished, they release a foul smell.
While boxelder bugs do not usually bite or cause structural damage, these pests tend to invade in large numbers and their eating habits leave trees and fruit damaged or scarred. Crushed boxelder bugs stink, leave stains, and attract other pests, such as carpet beetles.
Boxelder bugs can’t survive freezing cold temperatures, so in the fall, they find a place to hunker down and hide for the winter. Once they’ve found a good place to stay, boxelder bugs completely stop moving during cold weather to conserve energy and heat. They do not actually hibernate, though; they sometimes “wake up” and become active on warm winter days, occasionally resuming fall habits like sunning on reflective surfaces.
Kissing bugs are found in the lower half of the United States, are mostly active at night, and feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. Kissing bugs’ droppings carry a parasite causing Chagas disease, transmitted through their bites. The disease leads to symptoms like fever, rash, and swollen eyes, requiring prompt anti-parasitic treatment. It’s important to know the difference between these pests, but when in question, trap it, don’t squash it. Read more here on the CDC website.
Discover everything you need to know about boxelder bugs—from their behavior to effective control methods—by exploring our Boxelder Bugs Pest Files.
Boxelder bugs are often confused with other insects that look similar such as milkweed bugs, red-shouldered bugs, and kissing bugs.
You might already know for sure that you have an boxelder bug problem. Here are a couple of the most common signs of an infestation.
Boxelder bugs are social creatures, and you’ll often find them in large gatherings on the sides of houses, cars, windows, window wells, or trees.
Boxelder bugs prefer warm places, so you can find them outdoors on the south or west sides of buildings. After making their way indoors, they often seek out warm surfaces and windows where sunlight streams in.
They will also feed on fruit trees. If these trees are in your yard, you will most likely see these pests.
Seal entry points
Repair/replace window & door screens
Fix water leaks
Clean and vacuum regularly
Get rid of wood piles and debris
4.72 Average | 45,000+ Reviews
We’re so sure you’ll love our service, we guarantee it. If you spot any pests included in your plan, just give us a call. We’ll come back until the pests don’t.
Send us a message using the form below, or just give us a call at (855) 953-1976.
