Boxelder bugs do not bite, but can leave a red stain from their feces when smashed. Noticing swarms of red and black bugs around your home? Boxelder bugs are on the move for winter. Discover why they ...

Stink bugs get an understandably bad rap, thanks to their smelly defense mechanism. Here's how to identify the harmful ones ...

To gardeners, ladybugs are the good guys! Recognized as a symbol of good luck, these cute red and black bugs feed on soft-bodied insects, like aphids and mealybugs, that feed on our plants. It’s not ...

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Fall pests like squirrels, mice, raccoons, cockroaches, and stink bugs move indoors for warmth. While some are just nuisances, rodents and raccoons can spread disease and damage wiring. Keep them out ...

Q: I am seeing significant numbers of red and black bugs around my house. What are they, and how can I get rid of them? Larry E., Tulsa A: Chances are the bug you are describing is the box elder bug.

Dear Neil: We get these red and black bugs on the new growth of our Texas mountain laurels each spring. What are they, and how can we eliminate them? These are red mountain laurel mirids (Lopidea ...