Winter household bugs

Box elder bugBoxelder 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 in the homeFlies 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 BeetlesLady 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.
Mealy BugsHouseplant 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