Then, seal up any entryways into the living space – window pulleys, window and door frames, baseboards, etc. The bag should be removed to prevent the bugs from escaping. To provide temporary relief during this time, consider using a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the boxelder bugs. Experts recommend waiting until summer when all live overwintering adults are out of the wall voids. When getting rid of boxelder bugs that have already entered a home or building, no attempt should be made to kill them in wall voids because dead insect bodies can attract dermestid beetles (larder beetles, carpet beetles, etc). In order to prevent boxelder bugs from invading homes, repair holes in window and door screens, seal cracks and crevices with a good quality silicone or silicone-latex caulk and install door sweeps to all exterior entrances.
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