Where do Boxelder bugs live?
Boxelder bugs can usually be found in North America, Guatemala, Eastern United States, Southern Canada, and Mexico. They can also be seen at the east of the Rocky Mountains. The boxelder bugs breeds in forests or anywhere with deciduous trees. The usual hosts for these bugs are the maple ash, bigtooth maple, soft maple, silver maple, trident maple, river maple and the soapberry. They do not stay in the forest forever though. During the late fall or winter season, the boxelder bugs would transfer to buildings, houses, or any structure that they can receive warmth. Although they are inactive during the cooler days, they will become mobile once they feel the temperature change. Sometimes, when winter ends, the boxelder bugs would return to the forest but some bugs will end up trapped in the home or building. They cannot reproduce here just like in the forest.