Boxelder Bug Trap: Homemade & Commercial
There are many different methods to kill boxelder bugs. However, one of the lesser known and used methods is to trap boxelder bugs. There is a wide range of different boxelder bug traps, everything from home-made redneck ingenuity to commercially made boxelder traps. We'll run through the host of options you have for trapping boxelder bugs.Homemade Boxelder Bug Traps
The one thing a boxelder bug can't resist is a bright, well lit and warm surface. You can especially use their love of warmth against them to trick them into swarming right where you want them, in your trap. In order to create the homemade boxelder trap you are going to want to get some extremely bright pieces of hard/construction paper. This homemade trap will work best if it is hung in a warm and well lit area of the home. Next cover the sides of the paper with petroleum jelly. The petroleum jelly will cause the boxelder bugs to become stuck to the paper and unable to escape. Placing the trap in a warm area will give you the best chance to capture a number of boxelder bugs.
The video below also provides a good demonstration on how to build an effective boxelder bug trap in case you are more of a visual learner.