Boxelder Bugs in Utah: What They Really Mean for Your Trees

Boxelder Bugs in Utah: What They Really Mean for Your Trees

Utah Tree Care
Published on: 21/07/2025

Boxelder bugs are flat, black insects about a half-inch long with reddish-orange outlines along their backs and wings. They’re not dangerous, but they show up in huge numbers — especially in neighborhoods with lots of boxelder, ash, or maple trees.

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