Just like colors changing or frost on the pumpkin, a sure sign of fall is the arrival of a pair of pesky invaders. Neither stink bugs nor box elder bugs pose a threat or carry disease. They’re not ...

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, ...

Fall is here and along with the cooler temperatures and falling leaves it’s brought an increase of box elder bugs to the region. The black and red insects grow to about half an inch in length and feed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of ...

Q: I am seeing significant numbers of red and black bugs around my house. What are they, and how can I get rid of them? Larry E., Tulsa A: Chances are the bug you are describing is the box elder bug.

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 ...

Boxelder trees—in addition to being a weedy, undesirable species that you should remove from your yard—attract boxelder bugs. Especially in the fall, large numbers of bugs gather in sunny spots on the ...

Move out of the way, stink bugs — there’s a new fall bug in town. Well, not just one bug. A couple of them. The invasion of brown marmorated stink bugs is a clear indication of fall. But recently, a ...

Boxelder Bugs (Boisea trivittata, family Rhopalidae) have long been the “poster child” for insects that invade homes and other structures in the fall. Thanks to a tip When the boxelder bugs begin to ...

Boxelder bugs or Boisea trivittata cling to the walls of a house - Mai_Studios/Shutterstock You know that moment when you glance at a sunny wall or window frame and ...