Box Elder Bug

What are box elder bugs?
If you live in Boise, chances are you've seen a few box elder bugs roaming around. Box elder bugs are one of the most common household pests in the United States. They are easily recognizable by their black bodies with orange or red patterns on their backs. These pests are primarily active in the spring and summer months, when they can be seen congregating on sunny sides of buildings or crawling around on porches and patios. Box elder bugs are harmless to humans and animals, but they can be a nuisance if they find their way into your home. These pests are attracted to the warmth of homes in winter, and they can often be found hiding behind baseboards or in cracks and crevices. If you have box elder bugs in your home, the best way to get rid of them is to contact a professional pest control company like Bigfoot Home Services. Our experienced technicians will quickly eliminate these pests from your home, ensuring that you can enjoy a pest-free winter season.
Are box elder bugs dangerous?
The good news is that box elder bugs do not bite or sting humans. However, they are prolific procreators – hence their nickname "love bugs." If they decide to make your home their own, they can quickly multiply and take over. Once inside, they can be difficult to get rid of, and they often leave behind a mess. So while they may not be dangerous, it's best to keep them out of your house if you can. If you need help getting rid of box elder bugs, or any other pests for that matter, give Bigfoot Home Services a call. We'll be happy to lend a hand.
Why do I have a box elder bug problem?
There are a few reasons why you might have a box elder bug problem. First, they might be attracted to the light coming from your windows. They also like warm places, so they might be trying to get into your home to escape the cold weather outside. Or, it could be that your home is located near a box elder tree, which is where these bugs like to live and breed. Whatever the reason, we can help you get rid of them! Our pest control services are designed to eliminate box elder bugs and other pests from your home. We'll work with you to create a custom plan that will keep your home pest-free all year long. Contact us today to learn more!
Where will I find box elder bugs?
Box elder bugs are often found near box elder trees, hence their name. However, they're not picky when it comes to which plants or trees they live in, so they can also be found near other kinds of trees, shrubs, and even houses. In the spring, female box elder bugs lay their eggs on leaves, twigs, and branches. The eggs hatch about a week later, and the nymphs begin to feed on the sap of plants. Box elder bugs typically reach adulthood in late summer or early fall. At this time of year, they often congregate in large numbers on buildings or other structures. If you have a box elder bug problem, Bigfoot Home Services can help. We offer pest control services that will rid your home of these pesky critters for good.
How do I get rid of box elder bugs?
If you're looking for ways to get rid of box elder bugs, you've come to the right place. Although they're completely harmless to humans and animals, they are actually one of the hardest pests to eliminate. These love bugs reproduce so rapidly that it's hard to get a handle on the situation. They're also hard to kill in any manner other than smashing them one by one, and smashing them leaves behind orange stains and a gross smell. Most store bought pest control products are ineffective in killing box elder bugs, so these guys are best left to the pros.
Fortunately, Bigfoot Home Services can help you get rid of box elder bugs for good. We offer pest control services that are designed to eliminate these pests from your home. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you get rid of box elder bugs for good.
FAQ
Picking the right pest control provider for your home isn't a decision you should make all willy nilly. We are confident that we provide the best service for the best value in the game, and we want you to feel that confidence as well. These are some of the most common questions we hear from new customers.
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Absolutely! Our word is our bond, so when we say we'll get rid of your pest problems, we are dead serious about that. If you see bugs between quarterly treatments, don't hesitate to text, call, or email our office so we can get a technician out to you ASAP.
If you see increased activity after a treatment, that usually means the bugs are freaking out because they know the end is nigh. The products we use have been scientifically designed for the long game. They don't kill on contact, they kill by sticking to bugs and letting them do the dirty work for us. Pests carry the insecticide back to the nest and spread it to the others, effectively wiping out the community, instead of individual bugs.
Our top-notch products usually take about two weeks to reach maximum effectiveness. If you have any concerns before or after that two week period, don't hesitate to text, call, or email our office so we can get a technician to your home to check on things.
Hate to break it to you, but that little can of Raid isn't going to cut it. You might kill a wasp or spider here and there, but there's a much bigger picture that you can't understand if you're not trained in the ways of the pest. As a matter of fact, if you kill a few pests, the hive can begin to sense that they are under attack and actually go into baby-making overdrive to offset the onslaught. That's why the products we use take time to spread. By the time the pests notice something is wrong, it's too late. Pest control is based on years of science, testing, and experimentation with products and application methods 1000x more advanced than the can of bug spray you got at Home Depot.
Unfortunately, bugs have a few million extra years of evolutionary survival skills on us, which makes them tricky little... buggers. It's impossible to kill every last bug, or prevent a single one from coming back. That's why we advocate for quarterly pest treatment: it's simply the best way to be bug-free in the long term. Bugs can still scurry, crawl, or fly into your home at any time, and that's why we offer free re-services between treatments. If the bugs come back, so do we.
We'll play it by eye, but it's typically unnecessary. 99% of the battle against pests is fought and won outdoors. We hit them hard at the source (outside), then create and maintain a barrier around your home to keep these pesky suckers out of your humble abode. Most of the time, only one of four yearly services will require indoor treatment, but we will always treat indoors if you see pest activity, or if you just want some extra peace of mind. We're not afraid to go the extra mile –anytime, anywhere.
Of course! We get it, pesticides have a bad rap and sound kind scary. You're trying to protect your family, so it would really suck if our products were more dangerous than the pests we're obliterating with them. Have no fear, the pesticides we use are Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved, meaning they've been through a ton of rigorous tests to ensure they are safe for humans and animals alike. But we don't stop there, all of our technicians are highly trained and certified when it comes to the products and methods of application.
In our decades of experience, we've learned that one-time services end up being ineffective in the long run, and we don't want to mess with things that don't make your home a happier and safer place. Quarterly service allows us to maintain our Level Five barrier around your home, ensuring that these stupid bugs don't ever make it to the warmth and safety of the indoors of your home.
Long story short, it's (usually) a waste of your money and our time. Bugs are always active, but considerably less active in the winter months, and almost totally inactive outdoors. Don't worry though, we won't leave you hanging. If you notice a pest problem crop up inside your house from December–February, we'll be there to lay the smack down before you can say, "Jiminy Christmas!"
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