Box elders are common pests that are found in the US and Canada. They are often found near bodies of water, lakes, and places with high moisture. Box elder bugs, as the name suggests can often be found in and around the boxelder tree. The boxelder tree is a source of sustenance for these boxelder…
True Bugs True bugs are a type family of bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. They are grouped in this way to make etymological identification easier. However, while they contain a large number of insects that drink both blood and liquid chlorophyll they do not contain fleas or mosquitoes. They do contain bed bugs, cicadas and aphids,…
True Bugs True bugs are a type of insect containing both carnivorous bugs and herbivores. Bed bugs are true bugs but so are cicadas and aphids. They are bound together by the presence of perching sucking mouth parts that are similar across the spectrum. These bugs draw vital fluids from plants and animals and in…
True Bugs Box elder bugs are a member of a family of insects including bed bugs, aphids and cicadas that have piercing-sucking mouthparts. These insets drain plants or animals of their vital fluids in order to survive and reproduce. For instance, a bed bug cannot grow to adulthood or reproduce without a blood meal at…
Boxelder bugs and stink bugs are two insects that can be easily confused due to their similar appearance and behaviour. However, they are not the same species and have some distinct differences that set them apart from each other. If you have boxelder bugs you need to get rid of, hire the fully licensed and…
True bugs True bugs are a grouping of hundreds of thousands of insects that share a single mouth part. They may look different and function in different ways but they all share the same piercing-sucking mouthparts. This can include cicadas, bed bugs, aphids and many others. These bugs all draw their food by sucking it…
Boxelder bugs are commonly found in North America and are known for their distinctive black and orange hues. While these insects may be a nuisance to homeowners, many people wonder if they pose a threat to trees. If you have boxelder bug trees near your property, you might also expect boxelder bugs as well. Let…
True bugs True bugs are a type of insect with pricing-sucking mouth parts. These insects can be carnivores that drink blood like bed bugs or herbavours that drink the liquid chlorophyll from plants. Either way they have similar mouth parts and are designated as True bugs and placed in a single spectrum of insects. Box…
Boxelder bugs are a common household nuisance that often swarms homes during the cooler months to look for shelter and warmth. These bugs are easily identifiable by their distinctive red and black markings and are typically harmless to humans. People may confuse them for cockroaches as well. However, their presence can be pretty worrying and…
Boxelder bugs are very common in North America and in Canada, especially on the west coast in particular where they are close to boxelder trees. These boxelder trees are the reason why boxelder bugs go to for shelter and for nourishment. If you want to get rid of boxelder bugs, hire licensed and insured professionals…