Winter household bugs
![]() | Boxelder bugs come into homes during fall to take shelter, spending winter in a state of waking hibernation. They don’t eat or reproduce, just stroll around. Defend your home and show boxelder bugs the door. |
![]() | Flies zipping about leaving you feeling like there’s one too many guests in the house? Not all that buzzes is a nuisance. Learn what flies you have and how to control them. |
![]() | Lady Beetles; everybody loves them, until they turn your home into a hotel for winter. Only one type of ladybug is the freeloader, though—the rest are good citizens.Learn more about these orange-with-black spots beneficials. |
![]() | Houseplant pests can bug your leafy loved ones, making them drop their leaves, look like they need dusting, or drip sap on the floor.Learn more about these orange-with-black spots beneficials. |
Updated Tuesday, September 13, 2011




