Boxelder Bug Control in Boise, ID | Safe & Effective Extermination

Don’t Let Boxelder Bugs Take Over Your Home — Serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Eagle & the Entire Treasure Valley

What Are Boxelder Bugs?

Boxelder bugs are black insects with distinctive red or orange markings on their wings. They’re named after the boxelder tree, one of their primary food sources, though they can also be found on maple and ash trees. These bugs are most active in the spring and fall in Boise and surrounding areas, when they gather on sunny walls and try to enter homes to overwinter.

While boxelder bugs don’t bite or spread disease, they can become a major nuisance in large numbers — especially when they invade living spaces.

Are Boxelder Bugs Dangerous?

Boxelder bugs aren’t harmful to humans or pets, but they:

  • Invade homes in large numbers, especially in the fall

  • Leave behind red or rusty stains on walls, curtains, and furniture

  • Emit a foul odor when crushed

  • Can damage soft fruits in gardens (in rare cases)

They don’t reproduce indoors, but once they get in, they can be incredibly difficult to get out.

Why Are Boxelder Bugs in My House?

Boxelder bugs are attracted to warmth and sunlight, which is why they often gather on the sunny sides of buildings in the fall. As temperatures drop, they look for ways to get inside through:

  • Cracks around windows, doors, and siding

  • Vents, chimneys, or attic openings

  • Gaps in foundations or utility penetrations

Once inside, they hibernate behind walls and in attics, often reappearing during warm winter days.

DIY Boxelder Bug Prevention Tips

You may be able to reduce boxelder bug activity with the following steps:

  • Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, siding, and vents

  • Replace or repair damaged screens

  • Use a vacuum to remove bugs (avoid squashing them)

  • Spray exterior walls with soapy water as a short-term deterrent

  • Trim back boxelder or maple trees near your home

While these methods may help, they rarely eliminate the problem completely — especially if the bugs are already inside your walls or attic.

Professional Boxelder Bug Control in Boise, ID

At Tinker Pest Control, we provide targeted boxelder bug extermination for homes and businesses throughout Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, and surrounding areas. Our technicians are trained to locate entry points, treat existing infestations, and apply preventative treatments to stop future invasions.

Our boxelder bug control services include:

  • Detailed inspection of exterior and interior spaces

  • Identification of entry points and high-activity areas

  • Perimeter and wall treatments

  • Sealing and exclusion recommendations

  • Follow-up service if needed

We stop the swarm before it gets out of control — and help keep them from coming back.

Why Choose Us for Boxelder Bug Removal in Boise?

  • Locally owned and operated in the Treasure Valley

  • Friendly, licensed technicians who know our climate and pest patterns

  • Same-day and emergency appointments available

  • Honest pricing and 100% satisfaction guarantee

  • Residential and commercial pest control services available

We’ve helped hundreds of Boise-area homeowners stop boxelder bugs in their tracks — let us do the same for you.

Schedule Your Boxelder Bug Control Today

If you’re noticing clusters of black and red bugs on your home or finding them indoors, don’t wait. The longer you wait, the more boxelder bugs you’ll have to deal with come winter.

Call Tinker Pest Control at (208) 869-9349 or request a free quote today for expert boxelder bug control in Boise, ID and surrounding areas. We’re ready to help you take your home back — quickly and safely.