Boxelder bugs are no exception, as these little black and red insects like to feed on the leaves and seeds of trees. Just like getting rid of gypsy moth caterpillars and repelling cicadas ...

Are you suddenly finding groups of ½-inch long, black-orange insects on your property? Chances are, you have a boxelder ...

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.