Boxelder Bugs

While boxelder bug bites are rare, they can pierce the skin with their mouthparts, leaving a red spot that can be mistaken for a mosquito bite. Unlike crushing the spotted lanternfly, crushing a boxelder bug is not recommended since they often let off an unpleasant odor in defense when handled or smashed. We know all about boxelder bugs and the best way to control them. Boxelder bug waste is an orange and red liquid that can stain fabrics so calling in a boxelder bug exterminator like Western is your best bet.

We’re passionate about controlling boxelder bugs because we live and work here – it’s our neighborhood, too. With our almost 100 years of experience keeping homes and businesses in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania safe from pests, Western has the experience you can trust.