Boxelder Bugs
Why Boxelder Bugs Are a Problem
- Meet the pest that loves to crash your fall and winter plans: the boxelder bug. These half-inch insects are hard to miss, with their black bodies and bright red or orange markings. While they don’t bite or chew up items in your home, they’ll swarm in large groups as temperatures drop.
- Drawn to warmth, boxelder bugs gather near exterior walls, doors, windows, and any crack or gap they can squeeze through. Once they enter, they’ll settle in hidden spots like attics and basements, multiplying their annoyance factor.
- The trouble doesn’t stop there. Boxelder bugs might not destroy your home, but they can definitely make a mess of it. Squish one, and you’ll get a noseful of their pungent odor. Worse, their droppings can leave behind stubborn stains on your walls and furniture. If your yard has boxelder trees or other attractants, these bugs see it as an open invitation. Controlling them early is key before their numbers—and your frustration—spiral out of control.
Preventing Boxelder Bugs From Taking Over
- Seal Every Crack and Crevice: Boxelder bugs are escape artists, slipping through the tiniest openings to find their way inside. Inspect your home, focusing on windows, doors, vents, and the foundation. Use caulk, weatherstripping, or even fine mesh screens to seal those entry points. The fewer gaps you leave, the less inviting your home becomes to these unwelcome guests.
- Keep Your Yard in Check: Boxelder bugs love hanging out around their favorite trees—boxelder, maple, and ash. If you’ve got these trees nearby, take action. Trim back any branches touching your home and clear away leaves, seeds, or woodpiles near your foundation. By cutting off their outdoor hangout spots, you’ll reduce the chances of them migrating indoors when the weather cools.
- Deal with Clusters Before They Enter: Spotted a group of boxelder bugs basking on your siding or porch? Don’t ignore them. Use a vacuum to suck them up or a soapy water solution to spray them down. This proactive approach can stop a minor annoyance from becoming a full-blown invasion.
- Stay on Top of Cleaning: Boxelder bugs are drawn to dark, cluttered spaces, so keeping things tidy is essential. Regularly vacuum your basement, attic, and crawl spaces, and eliminate any standing water or moisture spots. A clean, dry home is far less appealing to these persistent insects.
Why Trust Green Shield Pest Pros?
Built for Peace of Mind. Backed by Every Visit.
The Green Shield Pest-Free Guarantee
Pest control shouldn’t be a guessing game. At Green Shield Pest Pros, our Pest-Free Promise means you won’t be left wondering if pests are coming back. We’ll already be ahead of them! Our ongoing protection plan gives you complete coverage for the most common household invaders, backed by responsive service when you need it. This isn’t a one-and-done treatment. It’s smart, ongoing protection built for real homes like yours.
Here’s What You Get With Our Pest-Free Guarantee
We’ve built this plan to cover what matters: ongoing defense, adaptable service, and zero stress for you. It’s structured around your schedule, your layout, and the pest pressures in your part of Ohio. Here’s how it works:
Routine Treatment Visits
We visit your property on a schedule that fits the local pressure and your home’s unique layout. These visits aren’t rushed. We take our time to check for signs of pest activity, apply targeted treatments, and reinforce protective barriers inside and out.
Thorough Property Coverage
Every time we come out, we focus on where pest problems start, not just where they show up. That includes:
- Cracks in siding, brick, or stucco
- Gaps near utility lines, vents, and piping
- Entry points around windows, garages, and crawlspaces
- Warm, humid zones where pests thrive
- Hidden voids pests use to nest or travel undetected
- We apply products with precision, using professional-grade materials that hold up over time without disrupting your routine.
Unlimited Support Between Visits
Still seeing something? Let us know. We’ll come back and treat again, for free. No delay, no upsell, no extra fees. We don’t limit how often you can call. If your space needs attention, we’re there.
Why Green Shield?
Because you’re not just paying for someone to show up. You’re trusting a team to solve the problem and keep it from coming back. Here’s what makes us different:
We’re local
We know exactly which pests are active in your neighborhood and how they behave.
We don’t take shortcuts
Every visit is thorough, every treatment is intentional, and we take the time to do things right.
We’re responsive
If you need us between visits, we’re easy to reach and fast to act.
We’re consistent
We’ll never leave you guessing about what was done or what comes next.
We use innovative and environmentally sound treatments
Our materials are designed to last, break down safely, and, when applied correctly, be used around families and pets. We only use what your space needs!
Our work speaks for itself, and if pests come back, so do we!
Let’s Make Pests a Thing of The Past
The Green Shield Pest-Free Guarantee takes pest control off your plate for good. We stay ahead of activity, respond when needed, and adjust our plan based on what’s really happening in your space.
Green Shield Pest-Free Guarantee
- A well-protected home shouldn’t feel like a project. With our Pest-Free Guarantee, you get reliable service that stays one step ahead.
- We treat regularly, check in often, and keep watch on the places pests like to settle. If anything needs attention, we’ll take care of it. It’s that simple. This is protection you can feel good about: steady, effective, and built around what your home actually needs.
