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Boxelder bugs

Created by Sara on March 24, 2017 at 7:58 pm

Hello, Can you tell me whether or not Safer Soap is effective at killing boxelder bugs? I’m trying to find a product that kills them but won’t be harmful to bee and other important pollinators.

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March 25, 2017 at 8:42 am #231203

Eric Vinje
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Hi Sara –

Yes, Safer Insecticidal Soap will work on boxelder bugs and does not persist in the environment so it should NOT be harmful to bees. Spray at night — and not during bloom — to minimize harm to pollinators. Also, diatomaceous earth can be applied to window sills and around door jams to discourage pest entry. Crack and crevice sprays — like Don’t Bug Me — will break down quickly in the environment and are also good for this use. Here’s a couple of articles that should help:

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/household-pests/boxelder-bug-control/
https://www.planetnatural.com/diatomaceous-earth-bees/

Good luck!
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