Boxelder bugs ( Leptcoris trivittaus) are occasional invaders but if you're seeing more than one or two now and then, call us for a quote or complete the email form for quick response. 

Size: Adult, 1 to 2-inches long

Appearance:

• adult, browish black
• 3 red stripes on thorax
• red veins on wings
• nymphs are bright red

Life Cycle:

• metamorphosis incomplete
• eggs are laid on the leaves and bark of boxelder trees
• eggs hatch when the young leaves appear in spring

Habits:

• particular pest of boxelder trees
• also occur maple, ash, and young fruit of apples, grapes and plums
• does not do any damage when it enters homes but is a nuisance