How to do it:
Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations with caulk. Install tight-fitting screens on windows and vents. Remove boxelder trees or female seed-bearing trees near your property. Vacuum up bugs found indoors and dispose of them.

Result:
Reduces the number of boxelder bugs entering your home and protects your goods from staining and odor.

Problem:
This method may fail if all entry points are not sealed or if nearby trees continue to attract large populations.

How to do it: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of liquid dish soap. Spray directly on Boxelder Bugs and around entry points.

Result:

• Repels and kills Boxelder Bugs on contact
• Safe for indoor use and non-toxic to humans and pets
• Can be used regularly for prevention

Problem: This method may not eliminate hidden bugs or prevent large infestations if entry points are not fully sealed.

How to do it:
Physically remove boxelder bugs by vacuuming or sweeping them up. Seal cracks, gaps, and entry points around windows, doors, and foundations with caulk or weatherstripping to prevent their entry.

Result:

• Immediate reduction in visible bugs
• Prevents new bugs from entering
• Protects goods from direct contact and damage
• Non-toxic and safe for indoor use

Problem:
This method may fail if all entry points are not sealed, or if bugs are hiding in inaccessible areas, allowing continued infestation.

How to do it:
Use beneficial insects like ladybugs or lacewings to control Boxelder Bug populations around your home. Release them near entry points and boxelder trees. Maintain a garden with plants that attract these predators.

Result:
Reduced Boxelder Bug numbers near your house, lowering the chance of them entering and causing damage.

Problem:
This method may fail if beneficial insects leave the area, are not present in sufficient numbers, or if the bug population is too large.

How to do it:
Mix 2 tablespoons of dish soap with 1 quart of water in a spray bottle. Spray directly on Boxelder Bugs and around entry points like windows and doors. Repeat every few days as needed.

Result:
Kills bugs on contact and deters new ones from entering, reducing infestation and protecting your goods.

Problem:
This method may fail if the solution is washed away by rain, or if bugs find new entry points not treated with the spray.