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Boxelder Bugs: Two Layers Of Protection

Why Choose Adam’s Pest Control for Boxelder Bug Prevention

When it comes to effective boxelder bug prevention, Adam’s Pest Control stands out as a trusted and proven provider in Minnesota. Our team of licensed professionals understands the seasonal behavior of boxelder bugs and uses a science-based approach to prevent them from entering your home. We offer a comprehensive two-layer defense strategy that includes both exterior and interior treatments, ensuring full coverage and long-term protection.

Our technicians apply targeted treatments to the exterior of your property in the fall—just before boxelder bugs begin looking for warm places to overwinter. This proactive method helps keep them from ever making it inside. For homes that have already been invaded, we also inspect and treat common entry points, like cracks in siding, vents, and window frames, to eliminate current infestations and prevent future ones.

We use EPA-approved, pet- and family-safe products and offer flexible service plans that fit your needs and schedule. With a reputation built on reliability and results, Adam’s Pest Control is committed to protecting your home with customized, effective pest control solutions. Don’t wait until boxelder bugs become a nuisance—let Adam’s keep your home pest-free all year long.

When the temperatures begin to drop, boxelder bugs begin to huddle together on the sunny side of trees, rocks, and even residential houses. When they come to congregate on your exterior walls that’s only the beginning. Soon they are inside, staining your carpets, curtains, bedspreads, clothing and other fabrics with their excrement. It can be a nightmare. But, fortunately, there is a way to protect your belongings and your sanity. It comes in two layers.  

Boxelder Bugs Protection Layer One  

If you have gotten boxelder bugs in the past, there is a good chance you’ll get them again this fall. When these bugs come to warm themselves on your walls and look for a place to overwinter, let them find your exterior walls sealed up tight. Here are some things to look at:  

Cracks in the Foundation: Fill any visible gaps or fractures with caulk or masonry sealant.

Gaps Around Windows and Doors: Apply weather stripping and sealant to close gaps and improve energy efficiency.

Siding and Trim Gaps: Inspect areas where siding meets windows, doors, or corners, and seal any openings.

Attic Vents and Soffits: Cover with fine mesh screens to block insect entry without restricting airflow.

Chimney and Roofline Flashing: Check for separations or cracks where insects can sneak through.

Utility Pipe Openings: Use expanding foam or sealant around wires, pipes, and cable entry points.

Damaged Screens: Repair or replace torn screens on doors, windows, and vents.

Roofline Eaves and Overhangs: These warm, protected spaces are boxelder bug hotspots—inspect them closely.

Layer Two  

Layer Two   This is a level of protection that only a pest control company can provide. At Adam’s Pest Control, we use an EPA proven residual products on exterior walls, and give special attention to walls that get the most sun. This treatment has two benefits:  

Stops Boxelder Bugs Before They Get Inside
The EPA-approved residual treatment applied to sunlit exterior walls creates a protective barrier that kills boxelder bugs on contact. This significantly reduces the number of pests that make it into your home to overwinter.

Long-Lasting Protection Throughout the Season
Unlike DIY sprays, our professional-grade treatment remains effective for weeks. It continues to defend your home from boxelder bugs and other overwintering pests long after application, keeping your space pest-free throughout the fall and early winter months.

  When you need protection from boxelder bugs or any other household pest, contact us today. Our QualityPro certified team is looking forward to helping.

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