04/21/2026
As the snow melts and the weather warms up, you might start spotting a relatively new visitor hanging around your home: the Boxelder Bug πͺ² (often called the Maple Bug around here). While our neighbors in southern Alberta have dealt with these little guys for years, theyβve only really started making their way up north to the Edmonton area over the last year or two.
You'll usually find them swarming to sun themselves on the warm, south-facing sides of buildingsβand occasionally trying to find a sneaky way inside your house!
They are mostly a nuisance, but they can multiply fast. If you're noticing an influx of Maple Bugs around your property and are looking for an affordable and effective treatment option, our team at Edmonton Exterminators has you covered!