Adults are about 10-14 mm long. They have narrow-oval bodies with brownish-black thorax and wings that are edged with orange-red colour. The abdomen is orange-red, the head, legs and antennae are black. Nymphs are bright red. Nymphs and adults have piercing-sucking mouthparts. This insect feeds mainly on the juices of the leaves and flowers of the boxelder (Manitoba maple) but may attack other plants. In the fall and on warm winter days, adults congregate in large numbers, particularly on the warm southern exposure of tree trunks and homes (and enter buildings). Boxelder bugs undergo gradual metamorphosis. They overwinter as adults in homes or other dry, protected places. Bright red eggs are laid on the bark of the boxelder and hatch as the leaves emerge in spring.
For effective and affordable boxelder bugs removal, contact your pest control service technician at Pestica Calgary for free consultation and right advice.
Technician will start by checking the exterior and also interior of your home to estimate the infestation level
Technician may use insecticidal spray treatment as a spot or perimeter spray in accordance with approved instructions on the product label. Areas the technician will focus on include basement, ground cover vegetation, areas where the lawn meets the woods, ornamental plantings, etc
All treatments will be made with your safety in mind to ensure your health
If infestation is high and deep then we recommend a second
treatment after one month of the first treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boxelder Bugs Extermination in Calgary
What do boxelder bugs eat? This insect feeds mainly on the juices of the leaves and flowers of the boxelder (Manitoba maple) but may attack other plants.
What is the other name of this bug? Sometimes we called the maple bug
How can we control this bug physically? Entry into a home should be limited by instructing the client to caulk openings, replacing old or worn out door sweeps, caulking windows openings and foundation cracks and crevices. Hiding places such as piles of rocks and boards where the insect may overwinter should also be eliminated Control indoors will require a thorough vacuuming.
How can we control Boxelder bugs by using chemicals? lf necessary, we can us pyrethrin sprays inside eliminate them completely. Residual insecticide sprays can also be used on the trunks of boxelder trees or other places where concentrations of insects occur. Granular products (e.g. diatomaceous earth) beneath the sills of doors may reduce entry into the home.
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