Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors. Natural ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of ...

Q: I am seeing significant numbers of red and black bugs around my house. What are they, and how can I get rid of them? Larry E., Tulsa A: Chances are the bug you are describing is the box elder bug.

Some uninvited houseguests, like mice, need to be dealt with promptly due to their ability to spread disease. Others are relatively harmless. That's the type of pest we're talking about today.

Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. "They are relatives of stink bugs," says Matt Bertone, PhD, director of the Plant and Disease Insect Clinic at ...

Boxelder bugs are insects that take up residence in boxelder trees, feeding on their seeds, leaves, and flowers. Despite being herbivores, boxelder bugs aren't destructive to trees or other plants.