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Boxelder Bugs in Calgary — A Common Nuisance Pest
Boxelder Bugs in Calgary — A Common Nuisance Pest
Boxelder bugs are a common sight in Calgary, especially during the fall when they invade homes seeking warmth for the winter. Although they don’t bite or cause structural damage, large infestations can be frustrating — staining walls, curtains, and furniture with their droppings.
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Professional Boxelder Bugs Exterminator – Calgary – Boxelder Bugs Treatment Services
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Here’s how to identify, prevent, and eliminate boxelder bugs effectively in Calgary homes and businesses.
Here’s how to identify, prevent, and eliminate boxelder bugs effectively in Calgary homes and businesses.
🔍 1. What Are Boxelder Bugs?
🔍 1. What Are Boxelder Bugs?
Boxelder bugs are black with red or orange markings on their wings and measure about 12–14 mm long. They feed primarily on boxelder, maple, and ash trees, especially the seeds and leaves. When temperatures drop, they gather on sunny walls and windows before sneaking indoors through cracks and gaps to overwinter.
🚪 2. How to Prevent Boxelder Bugs from Entering Your Home
🚪 2. How to Prevent Boxelder Bugs from Entering Your Home
Prevention is the most effective way to control boxelder bugs. Follow these proven steps:
🔸 Seal all entry points: Caulk cracks around doors, windows, vents, and siding.
🔸 Install screens: Add fine mesh screens on attic vents and repair any damaged window screens.
🔸 Inspect foundations: Seal gaps where pipes, wires, or cables enter your home.
🔸 Reduce outdoor attractants: Rake up fallen seeds and leaves near boxelder or maple trees.
🌿 3. Natural Boxelder Bug Control Methods
🌿 3. Natural Boxelder Bug Control Methods
If you notice boxelder bugs gathering outside your home or on walls:
🧴 Spray with soapy water: Mix dish soap and water to kill bugs on contact.
🧹 Vacuum indoors: Remove bugs instead of crushing them to avoid odor and stains.
🪟 Clean window sills: Remove dead bugs regularly to prevent secondary infestations.
🧰 4. Professional Boxelder Bug Control in Calgary
🧰 4. Professional Boxelder Bug Control in Calgary
For severe infestations, trust Pest Pro Exterminator Calgary — your local boxelder bug experts. We provide exterior perimeter sprays, crack and crevice treatments, and customized prevention plans to keep boxelder bugs away all year.
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💡 Did You Know?
💡 Did You Know?
Boxelder bugs are named after the boxelder tree — their favorite host. Removing female boxelder trees near your property can significantly reduce future infestations. Our experts can advise on prevention strategies customized to your property.
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