What do I do about boxelder bugs?
Boxelder bugs feed on a variety of trees and plants throughout the summer, including the boxelder tree. In the fall weather changes trigger them to aggregate on southern sides of trees, rocks and homes. From there they find cracks and crevices to overwinter. They can be a nuisance if they have gathered on your home. The first thing to do is to seal up cracks, especially along the foundation. Also, make sure there is good weather stripping installed around doors and windows. Large masses of boxelder bugs gathered on houses can be killed with a soapy water spray.
