(Ames, IA) — Bugs are starting to become more of a nuisance as we head into fall. Iowa State University Entomology Professor, Donald Lewis, says minute pirate bugs help the environment until this time of year when they can cause humans pain. He says they will bite you to see if you are an insect egg or a source of moisture. Lewis says boxelder bugs can also be a problem this time of year as they prepare to hibernate during the winter. He says you can control boxelder bugs outdoors by spraying them with soapy water — but that is a short-term solution that you’ll have to repeat.
Bugs Causing Issues This Fall
By Mandy Billings
Oct 12, 2021 | 11:47 AM
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