Brooklyn Park
Box Elder Bugs

During the winter Brooklyn Park likes to emphasize their Get Up & Go campaign. There’s no reason to hide out in your homes when there is so much to do within the Brooklyn Park community. There are weekly events to attend and participate in so you don’t become bored with the never ending gray sky and white landscape. In Brooklyn Park we thrive in the winter rather than just survive the winter.

The typical assumption is that when winter moves in the bugs die. Unfortunately humans aren’t the only survivors of winter. Box elder bugs search for warmth in or around the home from the cold winter months. We don’t see too many sunny days during the winter but when we do, box elder bugs can cloud those days when you find them soaking up some vitamin D in your windowsills, doorways and any other areas where the sun peaks through on your home.

So where do boxelder bugs hide during the dark cold winter months? They seek out warmth and comfort in the cracks and crevices of your home. Boxelders do not travel alone either; they will invade in large groups and cause a lot of frustration among homeowners. You can rest a little easier knowing that boxelder bugs are not known to damage homes or bite, but they are quite the nuisance when you see one every time you turn around. If you want to save yourself from springtime blues, make sure you eliminate boxelder bugs before they make their grand debut.