Also commonly known as the zug or maple bug, boxelder bugs are a North American species of true bug. Most often discovered on boxelder trees, as well as maple and ash trees, the adults are about a half an inch long; with a dark brown or black coloration, red wing veins and markings on the abdomen.
Although boxelder bugs may occasionally pierce plant tissues while feeding, they are not known to cause significant damage to gardens or crops, and therefore are not widely considered to be a significant agricultural pest control problem. However, during the cooler Fall months, boxelder bugs may invade homes and buildings; in search of a warm place to spend the Winter.
Pest management professionals warn that if disturbed, this unwanted houseguest will release a pungent and bad-tasting compound, creating a bug control problem for homeowners.
Learn more about the Boxelder bug.
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