Generally harmless to humans, Boxelder bugs are nuisance pests as they gather in large numbers on the warm walls of a home or business.
New Plymouth has several streets named after some of the boxelder bug’s favorite food, Maple St and Ash St. While the boxelder bug doesn’t pose any health dangers, it can ruin fruit tree crops. They also become nuisance pests as they try to winter in the crevices of you home.