Boxelder Bug
Category: Miscellaneous
Scientific Name: Boisea trivittata
Identification:
Color: Black with red or orange markings on back
Size: ½ inch long
Region: Found throughout the United States
Lifespan: 1 year
Boxelder Bug
Category: Miscellaneous
Scientific Name: Boisea trivittata
Identification:
Color: Black with red or orange markings on back
Size: ½ inch long
Region: Found throughout the United States
Lifespan: 1 year
Important Considerations:
Where to Find Them on Your Property?
During the daytime, boxelder bugs can often be found on the sides of homes or buildings resting in the sun. They make their homes under tree stumps, debris, or inside houses. Usually, an infestation begins in the winter as the bugs seek shelter, but isn’t evident until they emerge again in the spring.