With temperatures dipping below freezing throughout much of the US, is it cold enough to get rid of boxelder bugs and Asian beetles? In this post you’ll learn how cold it needs to be to get rid of Asian beetles and boxelder bugs, and some tips to get rid of them.
Are you keeping asian beetles and boxelder bugs alive for the winter?
You may be wondering why you are still seeing boxelder bugs or Asian beetles in your home with temperatures below freezing outside.
One common misconception about pest control, especially with boxelder bugs and Asian beetles, is that if it hits a certain temperature outside these pests are gone for good.
They might have a hard time surviving outdoors, but if you are heating your home this fall and winter, you could be keeping these pests toasty.
Boxelder bugs and Asian beetles use your home for warmth
You’ll often find Boxelder bugs and Asian beetles hanging out on the sunny side of your home to capitalize on the radiant heat.
This becomes more apparent as temperatures drop outside. When these pests do this, they can also sneak under siding and make their way into your home.
Boxelder bugs and Asian beetles can crawl into cracks and crevices around your home to survive very cold outdoor temperatures.
They may not always get inside of your home this way, but they can make their way into wall voids and places like your attic. Heat rises, and thanks to physics, it can make the upper levels of your home an ideal living condition for these pests.
Prevention tips for getting rid of Boxelder bugs and Asian beetles
You probably aren’t going to stop heating your home this winter, so that’s not really an option to get rid of pests. However, sealing entry points into your home should be a major priority to reduce pest issues.
As seasons change and temperatures drop, pests seek out new living arrangements to survive the cold. With drops in temperatures, food sources dwindle and it makes it harder for pests like Boxelder bugs and Asian beetles to live outdoors.
Your home becomes a primary target for an upgraded living situation. Sealing off common entry points and having the exterior as well as interior treated for pests can greatly reduce or eliminate pest issues.
The most common entry points for these pests are underneath siding, open windows, broken screens, and under gaps in exterior doors.
Fixing these issues should be a priority as many pests beyond Boxelder bugs and Asian beetles can make their way in. The smallest of gaps is more than enough.
Most insect pests are able to get into your home with gaps as small as 1/8th of an inch, and larger pests like rodents sneaking in gaps as little as 1/4th of an inch.
Focus on exclusion and pest control treatments to keep pests like Boxelder bugs and Asian beetles out this season.
If you do find boxelder bugs or Asian beetles in your home, it’s best to vacuum them up rather than squish them. They both can release a foul odor when squished.
Typically they may use this as a defense mechanism, but it can be an additional annoyance to you as a home owner dealing with getting rid of them.
Fall and winter pest control treatment options for Boxelder bugs and Asian Beetles
At Rove Pest Control, we treat the exterior of your home to prevent pests from surviving long enough to nest and breed in your home. Interior treatments like wall dusting can also get rid of pests that already made it into your home.
A varied treatment and pest control product placement plan in place can keep your home pest free this winter. Don’t let boxelder bugs and Asian beetles overwinter in your home this season.
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