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primarily a nuisance pest because they enter structures to .
Overwinter
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The overwintering adults emerge from hibernation and the females lay clusters of straw-yellow eggs on stones, leaves, grass, shrubs, and trees, especially in the bark crevices of _ trees
boxelder
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After large masses congregate, they may
fly to nearby buildings to hibernate for the winter.
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their fecal material may cause a red stain, resulting in discoloration on
curtains, drapes, clothing, and other resting places.
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When crushed or handled roughly, they
produce a strong, disagreeable odor.
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They occasionally “bite” people, causing a
skin irritation and producing a red spot similar to a small ulcer.
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No attempt should be made to
kill these bugs in wall voids at any time because dead insect bodies attract dermestid beetles (larder beetles, carpet beetles, etc.).
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_ larvae wander and readily enter the living space, causing numerous complaints.
Dermestid
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Instead, wait until _ when all live overwintering adults are out of the wall voids. Then follow the outside control measures given below.
Summer
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However, temporary relief is possible by using a .
vacuum to remove the bugs and sealing their entryways into the living space
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Control begins _.
Outside
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Reduction is achieved by spraying infested _ with the application timed to kill the young 1st generation nymphs and then again for those of each succeeding generation.
Trees
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Reduction is achieved by spraying infested trees with the application timed to kill the young _ generation nymphs and then again for those of each succeeding generation.
1st generation
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Spraying _ requires special equipment and usually an ornamental license, so it is typically done by a private contractor.
Trees
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use of _ attempt to enter buildings is recommended.
preventative physical and chemical barriers
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Preventative chemical barriers involve applying a
highly repellent, long-lasting residual to all outside vertical walls and the adjacent overhang;
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formulations work best.
microencapsulated pyrethroids or pyrethrins, or pyrethroid wettable powder
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Exterior application is made just before the
last seasonal generation of adults emerge
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