It is that time of year in South Dakota where the pests are looking for warm places to live. One of the pests that have made their way are Boxelder Bugs.
![Boxelder Bugs Come In Masses This Time Of Year.](http://marilynswayhomegarden.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/spraypestcontrolhouseblog.jpg)
![Boxelder Bugs Migrating To The Boxelder Tree Located Next To My House.](http://marilynswayhomegarden.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Boxeldertreebugsspraypestconrontrol.jpg)
One of the reasons they like to hit my place hard is boxelder trees are planted close to the house. Various reasons why a home owner would choose this tree.
1. It Grows Fast
2. 70 years ago we did not have the choices we do today.
How I Manage Boxelder Bugs And Other Pests
When I moved into my home all but 17 years ago, lots of work is what the house needed. One was pest control. Since I have Fibromyalgia I am hypersensitive to smells and that includes chemical sensitivity. I needed a pest control that was ‘Odor Free’. I found it to be Tempo Ultra SC. After it has dried it is safe around food, children and pets. I needed all three. Couple that with a 1 Gallon Poly Sprayer For Chemical And Bleach makes the job easy.
How To Spray Outside Of House
I start from the left working my way right spraying 2 feet from the ground up the side of the house and 2 feet away from the house. It creates a great barrier. I also spray around the window and doors. Going the extra step using this technique has saved me from having crawling pests inside my home.
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