Q      : I have box elder bugs all over my porch door and porch what do I use I’m going to have a baby and want to be able to go out on my porch.

A       : We have a liquid concentrated insecticide called Masterline Bifenthrin which would be a good product to use for your box elder bug treatment. Please note that masterline has a delay kill effect. Therefore once they come in contact with the insecticide they will not die right away. Instead it gives them enough time to take the poison back to the initial source of the infestation such as their nesting area and helps to eliminate even the ones that you do not see. Since you did mention your pregnancy, I strongly advise that you speak with your doctor before preceding any further chemical treatment.

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HOW to GET RID of BOX ELDER BUGS

Box elder bugs, also known as box elder beetles, can be of a nuisance for a homeowner, especially during the fall and spring time. You can pretty much find them anywhere in the United States. Moreover, Box elder bugs usually come together when there is a female box elder tree present. While these pests can devour a variety of plants, they prefer the seed pod from a female box elder. Box elder bugs are highly attracted to these seed pods. Therefore, the most effective way to get rid of box elder bugs is to remove any female box elder trees in the premise. Box elder bugs are not as pestering as mosquitoes, house flies or ants. The worst that can be announced regarding box elder bugs is that they can stain light colored surfaces (clothing, drapes, etc.) with their fecal matter. In addition, if you choose to step on one, it will release a horrid smell. Now, that might not seem as bad compared to other insect pests, however if you were a homeowner with your yard covered with these bugs you will empathize. If you grow fruits in your yard, well, I have bad news for you (if you do have a box elder bug infestation on your hands). There has been evidence of fruit deformities cause by the bite of a box elder bug.

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