Boxelder Bug Control in Aliceville, Alabama

Boxelder bug control in Aliceville is a seasonal service that targets the fall migration. The bugs spend the summer feeding on the boxelder maple trees, and in the fall they gather on the south and west-facing walls, looking for a warm place to overwinter.

The problem is that they gather in large numbers. A single home can have thousands of boxelder bugs on the exterior wall, and the ones that find the gaps will enter.

Signs you have boxelder bugs in Aliceville

• Large groups of black and red bugs on the sunny side of the house in the fall.
• Bugs on the windows and doors trying to find a way inside.
• Boxelder bugs indoors in the fall and winter.
• Stains on the siding from the droppings.
• Boxelder trees on the property.

How we treat boxelder bugs in Aliceville

1. Inspect. A technician identifies the activity and the entry points.
2. Treat the exterior. A residual product is applied to the warm walls.
3. Seal the entry points. The gaps are sealed with caulk.
4. Treat the interior. If the bugs are inside, the attic is treated.
5. Schedule follow-up. The fall treatment is repeated annually.

Boxelder bug control costs in Aliceville

Preventing boxelder bugs in your Aliceville home

• Treat the exterior in the fall.
• Seal the gaps.
• Remove the host trees.
• Keep the windows and doors closed during the migration.
• Vacuum the bugs that get inside.

Expert tip: In Aliceville, the boxelder bug problem is worse in the years with a warm, dry fall. The treatment in September is the difference between a few bugs and thousands in the attic.

Why Aliceville homes get boxelder bugs

The older neighborhoods in Aliceville have the mature boxelder maples and the silver maples that the bugs feed on through the summer. The trees line the streets and fill the yards, and the bugs build their population on the foliage. When the first cool nights arrive in October, the bugs move off the trees and onto the warmest walls of the house. The homes with southern and western exposure get the heaviest gathering, and the gaps in the siding and the windows let the bugs inside.

The annual treatment cycle

The boxelder bug program is built on the fall treatment. We apply a residual product to the south and west-facing walls, the eaves, and the window frames in September, before the migration starts. The treatment kills the bugs on contact and leaves a residual that holds through the migration. The homeowners who wait until the bugs are on the walls in October are already fighting the swarm. The ones who treat in September stop it before it starts.

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Q: How much does boxelder bug control cost in Aliceville?

Boxelder bug treatment runs $85 to $150 for a one-time exterior treatment. If the bugs are already inside, the attic and interior treatment adds $50 to $100.

Q: Are boxelder bugs a problem in Aliceville?

Boxelder bugs are a seasonal nuisance pest. They enter homes in the fall to overwinter, and they are most common in neighborhoods with boxelder maple trees.

Q: How do I know if I have boxelder bugs?

Boxelder bugs are black with red or orange markings. They gather in large groups on the sunny side of the house in the fall.

Q: Are boxelder bugs dangerous?

No. Boxelder bugs do not bite or sting. They produce a mild odor when crushed.

Q: How do you treat boxelder bugs?

The treatment is applied to the exterior in the fall, targeting the south and west-facing walls. Sealing the entry points is the long-term solution.

Q: How do you prevent boxelder bugs from returning?

The exterior treatment is repeated annually. Removing the host trees reduces the population.