The bug forages grasses and causes "pasture dieback," which leaves patches of yellowing, weakened and dead turf.

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Boxelder bugs do not bite, but can leave a red stain from their feces when smashed. Noticing swarms of red and black bugs around your home? Boxelder bugs are on the move for winter. Discover why they ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As temperatures drop in Ohio and insects seek shelter from the cold, many residents end up hosting unwelcome house guests. Joe Boggs, an assistant professor with the Ohio State ...

Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your yard, and using insect barriers are the most effective ways to keep boxelder ...

Have you noticed that we have far fewer boxelder bugs these days in Southern Idaho? The reduced boxelder bug population can be partially attributed to the rise in a competitor species. This is the elm ...

Boxelders — a tree generally disliked for their twisted limbs and inability to stand up to strong winds — nevertheless has fans. Boxelders, fast growing and short-lived, are native to the Americas, a ...

The invasion of stink bugs into my house has begun. If that was bad enough, the box elder bugs (Boisea trivittatus) have joined the party, too. If you are dealing with large numbers of stink bugs ...

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

Boxelder bugs are one of several insects, including stink bugs, that invade Ohio homes in the fall to seek shelter for winter. These bugs are dark colored with red stripes and named after the female ...