They are related to cicadas and stink bugs and are named after boxelder trees. Luckily, boxelder bugs aren't dangerous to ...

As their name suggests, these bugs love boxelder trees, a weedy type of maple native to North America. The seed-bearing ...

And they do not harm the trees. Annoying? Yes. But boxelder bugs can be expected year after year regardless of what you do to prevent them from returning.