How do you get rid of box elder bug?
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Fran
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Come fall we have been getting box elder bugs all over the front of our house. It is very sunny and warm there. This has been happening for about 5 years. We have lived there 34 years. We can't figure out what is happening. We sprayed the house with a spray for that type of bugs and they are still coming back! How can we get rid of it?
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I have a major problem with these every time the rain stops and it gets sunny they cover the whole front of my house I can hardly walk outside ! I was told to buy insecticide and spray the house where they hang out on, every beginning of fall and spring.... But I would rather not use chemicals so idk otherwise.
spraying the house is a waste of time. Learn about their life cycle and manage the area where they breed and feed. Also recognize that it is a temporary seasonal invasion and they are not a danger to you or your home. Perhaps you should do NOTHING since the chemicals are likely to be dangerous to you and your home.
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Same here! None of my neighbors have this kind of bug problem either! So weird. Yeah I guest the urine and poo can cause stains on your curtains and furniture but otherwise a nucense but harmless. I hate critters flying in my face and hair.lol.
Soapy water kills them