While they don’t bite or sting, their presence can cause allergic reactions and attract stinging predators like wasps.

Spring, summer, and fall are ideal for treatment when bugs are active. Winter treatments are less effective as bugs hide in walls.

They are drawn to boxelder and maple trees and tend to gather on warm, sunny surfaces, especially in the fall.

While they feed on seeds and leaves, boxelder bugs rarely cause significant damage to plants or trees.

They’re most noticeable in fall as they seek shelter and in spring when they emerge from hibernation.

Yes, they are capable of flying and often use this ability to move between trees, buildings, and other structures.

Long-term control involves sealing entry points, applying insecticides outdoors, and possibly removing host trees like boxelders and maples.

If you’re dealing with a large infestation or can’t locate the source of the bugs, it’s best to contact a pest control expert.

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