How to get rid of Boxelder Bugs

Boxelder bugs do very little damage to the trees they attack, but at certain times of the year they can become a nuisance. Boxelder bugs develop by gradual metamorphosis, from egg, to nymph, then to adult. Adult boxelder bugs will enter structures int he fall, seeking winter shelter. They seek shelter in protected places such as houses and other buildings, cracks or crevices in walls, doors, under windows and around foundations, particularly on south and west exposures. Boxelder bugs can come out even during the dead of winter when it is cold outside and the sun is Boxelder bugs do very little damage to the trees they attack, but at certain times of the year they can become a nuisance. Boxelder bugs develop by gradual metamorphosis, from egg, to nymph, then to adult. Adult boxelder bugs will enter structures int he fall, seeking winter shelter. They seek shelter in protected places such as houses and other buildings, cracks or crevices in walls, doors, under windows and around foundations, particularly on south and west exposures. Boxelder bugs can come out even during the dead of winter when it is cold outside and the sun is shining. They will then emerge in the spring to seek out host trees on which to feed and lay eggs. Once boxelder bugs have become established in the home, there aren't a lot of treatment options. There are not a lot of recommended chemical measures at this point. The easiest way to remove boxelder bugs, once they are indoors, is with a vacuum cleaner. However, To help prevent boxelder bugs, cluster flies, lady bugs and similar pests from entering in the fall, outdoor, Spray Pestcides around eaves, attic vents, windows, doors, under-fascia lips, soffits, siding(including under lips) and any other possible points of entry, concentrating on the south the southwest sides . Shady areas are less likely to attrack lady bugs.