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Identifying this bug #749847
Asked May 13, 2021, 9:44 PM EDT
Marion County Oregon
Expert Response
Greetings,
Those look like Box Elder Bugs: read in more detail about them and what can or can't be done here: https://entomology.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/entomology/Box_Elder_Bug.pdf
"For some unfortunate homeowners box elder bugs are a yearly
invasion despite the fact that they cause no damage whatsoever.
They will not structurally harm your home, they will not harm you
and they don’t breed indoors. They can be a real nuisance, however,
when they gather in large numbers around the house. If they get
indoors they can also “spot” interior furnishings with their droppings."
Here is a great article to add to the above https://extension.oregonstate.edu/families-health/healthy-homes/five-facts-about-those-annoying-box-elder-bugs
"Box Elder bugs are a frequent subject of inquiries to the Extension office and plant clinic. For bugs inside the home, the vacuum is the easiest, safest, and most reliable removal method."