Why are Boxelder Bugs considered as pests?
Boxelder Bugs are usually found outdoors during sunny and warm weathers. On cooler days, they usually find places where there is warmth. They sometimes mistake homes and buildings for hibernation grounds since these places give off warmth due to its heating system. The bugs does not stay alone during hibernation, they usually flock structures by groups and stay on walls. Because of their number and their habit of hibernating on houses or buildings, humans see them as pests. They sometimes leave residues on the walls or surfaces they stay in. Bug excrements are also one of the biggest problems of homeowners. Not like any bugs, Boxelder bugs do not bite people and they rarely feast on houseplants though they still prefer the little moisture these plants give off inside the home. Though considered as pests, they cannot be called as agricultural pests since they cannot do large damages on plantations and buildings.