We usually see the box elder bug in large numbers in the fall or sometimes in the spring. In October, it seeks warm surfaces like the sides of homes often becoming a nuisance pest for homeowners. The ...

Back when stink bugs (Halyomorpha halys) were first found in Pennsylvania and I heard the horror stories of home invasions, I steeled myself mentally for the inevitable in our own house. Thankfully, ...

Boxelder beetles will usually sneak into homes when the fall weather hits. Knowing how to keep boxelder beetles out requires you to do a bit of prep-work and planning. These red-and-black critters ...

Dealing with insects is never fun, but having your entire house covered with small black and red beetles can make you feel like you’re under attack. Many frustrated homeowners have brought jars full ...

Unwanted bugs may try to get into your homes as cold weather moves in. Ohio State University experts say the southwest part of Ohio is especially at risk of home invasions.You may see a black bug with ...

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 ...

Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors. Natural removal methods include vacuuming, spraying with soapy water, or using ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Now that the sun is out, the bugs are out. Some folks in the WBIR newsroom are experiencing boxelder bugs by the dozens, and we know others are experiencing it too. Most have been ...

So after arriving at work Monday morning and sitting down at my desk, I noticed a box elder beetle -- an othmar in my parlance -- crawling across my left thigh. My reaction was, well, not really any ...

Boxelder bugs prefer feeding on the seeds of a species of maple called boxelder (Acer negundo), but they also may feed on the foliage and sometimes other trees such as other types ...