Box Elder Bugs in Toronto
Box Elder bugs are black and orange/red in color and can reach 13 mm in length. Boxelder bugs feed primarily on boxelder trees and suck sap from the tree. They also feed on other plants such as maple and ash.
Box elder bugs, also known as box elder beetles, can be a nuisance for homeowners, especially during the fall and springtime. You can find them anywhere in Toronto. If your yard is covered with these bugs, Pestisect Pest Control will help you get rid of that situation.
Box Elder Bug Characteristics
Box elder bugs are highly attracted to seed pods. The most effective way to get rid of box elder bugs is to remove any female box elder trees on the premises.
Appearance
Size: Up to 13 mm in length
Color: Black with orange/red markings
Box elder bugs are easily recognizable by their distinctive black bodies with bright orange or red markings. They have a flattened, oval-shaped body typical of true bugs.
🐛 Also known as box elder beetles
Feeding Habits
Primary: Boxelder trees
Secondary: Maple and ash trees
Box elder bugs feed primarily on boxelder trees by sucking sap. They also feed on other plants such as maple and ash trees, and are highly attracted to seed pods.
🌱 Attracted to seed pods and tree sap
Seasonal Activity
Peak: Fall and spring
Location: Throughout Toronto
Box elder bugs can be a major nuisance for homeowners, especially during fall and springtime when they aggregate in large numbers seeking shelter or emerging from overwintering sites.
🍂 Most problematic during seasonal transitions
Why Choose Pestisect?
Pestisect is among the best leading pest control services in Toronto and its surroundings, helping you get rid of bugs and critters that can create unsanitary conditions and threaten to damage your home.
Comprehensive Pest Control
Our technicians are ready to assist you with pest problems including bed bugs, cockroaches, rats, mice, ants, spiders, centipedes, millipedes, wasps, bees, hornets, and flies from your home and property.
Healthy Living Environment
It is important for everybody to live in a happy and healthy environment without exposure to diseases that can be present from various pests. We ensure your family's safety and comfort.
Professional Service
We provide services in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. We inspect, analyze and implement the best techniques to eliminate different pests and help our clients stay pest-free.
Our Professional Approach
We use the latest technology and ministry-approved methods to provide effective box elder bug control while prioritizing your safety and environmental protection.
Management
The proactive approach of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) is according to your needs by identifying the cause of the problem.
Technology
We use the latest insecticides and technologies for best control, the pests have not become immune to these insecticides.
What We Use
We use the best ministry-approved chemicals to resolve pest problems with an integrated pest management concept.
Safe Application
Our technicians determine the level of infestation then apply chemicals accordingly, ensuring your health will not be compromised.
Environmental Safety
We never use harmful chemicals which affect the surroundings and the environment, maintaining ecological balance.
Customer Satisfaction
Customer satisfaction is our first priority, and our staff is always ready to deal with you as soon as you confirm the appointment.
Areas We Serve
We provide comprehensive box elder bug control services across the Greater Toronto Area with flexible scheduling that works for you.
Toronto
Complete box elder bug removal services throughout Toronto, including all districts and neighborhoods.
Brampton & Mississauga
Professional pest control services for Brampton and Mississauga residents dealing with box elder bug infestations.
Vaughan & Richmond Hill
Expert box elder bug control for Vaughan and Richmond Hill properties, both residential and commercial.
Extended Areas
We also serve Markham, Ajax, Hamilton, Oakville, Guelph, and Kitchener with the same quality pest control services.