Dear Action Line, Do boxelder bugs have any redeeming purpose? They are all over inside my brick house, proudly appearing across the window screens and on the ceiling. Dropping down onto the ...

The Asian lady beetle can be seen congregating around windows and doors on warm fall days as they seek overwintering refuge in our homes. LEFT: The Asian lady beetle congregates around windows and ...

Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your yard, and using insect barriers are the most effective ways to keep boxelder ...

Have you noticed groups of black bugs with colorful markings hanging out on the sidewalk or your porch? Maybe you’ve seen them on fruit trees or in your veggie garden. It can seem like they’re ...

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 ...

Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors. Natural removal methods include vacuuming, spraying with soapy water, or using ...

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 ...

As we gear up for the warmer months ahead, it’s important to be mindful of those pesky pests that are bound to make their debut. Unfortunately, the chances of bugs interfering with our lives this ...

Look, there, on the wall: the most exquisite Victorian wallpaper pattern. On a blush of delicate pink, the color of a clamshell’s interior, eight circles burst from a round center, each with a ...

A hotel stay took a disturbing turn for one traveler who woke up at 2 a.m. with an intense itching sensation and two changing welts on their finger. Their worst fears were confirmed after stripping ...

There are many reasons to love a mild Mississippi winter, but spotting critters in our house is definitely not one of them. Once you get past being completely icked out, it’s time to get proactive ...