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Elm Seed Bug Control

Elm Seed Bug Control

Helping Clients with Arocatus melanocephalus Infestations Nationwide

At Mosquito Squad, our treatments have helped get rid of mosquitoes, ticks, and other bugs with annoying—and sometimes dangerous—bites. However, our product isn’t just effective on bugs that bite. It’s also effective on annoying bugs that can claim your home and yard as their own. Our treatments are effective against Arocatus melanocephalus, also known as the elm seed bug. This creature is rapidly spreading across the United States, thriving in areas that have elm trees or locations that it can hide in.

If you’re struggling with elm seed bugs in or around your home, help is available! Mosquito Squad is equipped to help treat these insects with a custom-made treatment that attacks your home’s problem at its source.

Call our elm seed bug control experts now! We’re ready to help you find the closest Mosquito Squad location and provide a lasting and effective treatment for your home and yard.

What Are Elm Seed Bugs?

While relatively harmless, elm seed bugs can be a nuisance. These critters have a similar appearance as boxelder bugs but are much smaller. They feed on elm seeds and leaves and, as a result, thrive in homes and areas with elm trees nearby. However, an elm tree is not needed for an elm seed bug infestation. Infestation is possible even if an elm tree isn’t visible or very close. As they spread across the nation, families are finding hundreds of these bugs throughout their yards and homes without knowing where they’ve come from.

Quick facts about elm bugs:

  • They primarily feed on elm tree seeds
  • They can emit a strong smell when threatened
  • They are not known to carry any diseases
  • They do not bite
  • They hatch once a year, usually between May and June
  • As cluster bugs, they often appear in large groups

When elm seed bugs make it inside a home, it can be alarming because infestations can result in hundreds of bugs. This behavior is a result of the creatures trying to escape the heat. They’ll exploit even the smallest holes to find ways inside of a structure. Often, they leave behind feces and sputum—a mixture of saliva and mucus—that is orange and reminiscent of rust spots. These spots can be very hard to remove. Additionally, elm seed bugs are known to find parts of a home where they can be dormant for the winter. In other words: elm bugs can be an annoying problem all year unless they are treated by someone familiar with their behavior.

Service offerings vary by location. Please contact your local Mosquito Squad to find out more.

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Why Pick Us for Your Elm Seed Bug Control?

At Mosquito Squad, we’ve been helping families across the United States keep their yards free of bugs since 2005. Every Mosquito Squad location is locally owned and operated, so you’ll get service from a small team that’s focused on your satisfaction. We have the experience needed to approach your elm seed bug problem with the care and attention it needs. Our teams make a unique plan for each home, so you can be certain that your bug problem is being attacked at its source!

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From your home’s perimeter to the property line, Mosquito Squad is passionate about helping protect from the potential dangers and irritations that bloodsucking pests bring to your space. Fighting mosquitoes, ticks, and other pests is as easy as 1-2-3!

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    Enjoy our services without the pressure of a contract—simple and stress-free.

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    If you are not completely satisfied with your treatment, contact your office within 14 days of service for a courtesy treatment at no additional charge.

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    We strive to schedule your service right away. Call us today, and we promise to have your first treatment scheduled and completed within 48 business hours*, weather permitting! *Only available in participating locations.

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A great technician that takes a wonderful care with pests and mosquitoes spray at my house and always checking for extra things that we need to be done to prevent more problems. He also knows exactly what I want and the spots we have that are our concerns regarding mosquitoes, spiders \u2026 and he is always on time and very professional. Mosquito Squad has a great people to answer all your questions and a great Custumer service support. It\u2019s a great company to work with. It\u2019s a family and local company and they have an affordable price. It\u2019s almost two years that we have them taking care of pests and mosquitoes for us and I can highly recommend them.', u'author_name': u'Helena Kuahara', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 14, 19, 7, 45), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Helena Kuahara', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106664476423596905949/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741979265, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIeaAYzHRKzBmQ1WcjcJ9wTa45cMPY32CReWWy2WBaj_TNCUQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'They did a wonderful job! Love sitting out on my backyard again!', 'review_content': u'They did a wonderful job! Love sitting out on my backyard again!', u'author_name': u'Rosemary Kross', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 14, 15, 16, 6), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Rosemary Kross', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105887686471438659121/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741965366, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWpaXAVG8SmtN0Ls9QujPjNL8wBfSbO7HKqPT9bV8WkJqOfJzpY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'This is our first time using Mosquito Squad. We opted for the less toxic, EBI treatment and asked that in only be sprayed in very specific places. Shane L. came out today and took the time to listen to my concerns and requests, was very kind and respectful, and took great care to do exactly what I asked. It was a tough decision for us to opt to have anything at all sprayed in our yard, and I\u2019m grateful that he and their team took the time to work with me on a solution.', 'review_content': u'This is our first time using Mosquito Squad. We opted for the less toxic, EBI treatment and asked that in only be sprayed in very specific places. Shane L. came out today and took the time to listen to my concerns and requests, was very kind and respectful, and took great care to do exactly what I asked. It was a tough decision for us to opt to have anything at all sprayed in our yard, and I\u2019m grateful that he and their team took the time to work with me on a solution.', u'author_name': u'Kimberley Friberg', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 13, 2, 8, 35), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Kimberley Friberg', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111995912126912435851/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741831715, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKmxcx3dQ41fY-xJjBqBiDWrFt61hj7p1uPLBtNTitbYphx2A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Have had excellent service for 3 consecutive years. They provide a schedule for each of the 7 service calls each year and they have never missed the dates planned. Only needed one extra treatment in 3 years and they responded immediately and no charge.\nDealt with 2 different service providers prior to using mosquito squad and they were both disasters.\nHighly recommend Mosquito Squad!!', 'review_content': u'Have had excellent service for 3 consecutive years. They provide a schedule for each of the 7 service calls each year and they have never missed the dates planned. Only needed one extra treatment in 3 years and they responded immediately and no charge.\nDealt with 2 different service providers prior to using mosquito squad and they were both disasters.\nHighly recommend Mosquito Squad!!', u'author_name': u'Charlene Boulais', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 11, 18, 38, 5), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Charlene Boulais', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105701882099815833806/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741718285, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVnV3udZiuR7POt8PFkoOsdDtZMbqvmq159kjWnHlai_UnoMRDGlQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u"Just had a quick easy experience with Chris and Dustin. They were in and out in under 10 minutes again, this is the second time we've used their service and we've been keeping the pests at bay! 5/5 stars, recommend to everyone.", 'review_content': u"Just had a quick easy experience with Chris and Dustin. They were in and out in under 10 minutes again, this is the second time we've used their service and we've been keeping the pests at bay! 5/5 stars, recommend to everyone.", u'author_name': u'Timothy Ryan', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 11, 17, 50, 26), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Timothy Ryan', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115507807151673885814/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741715426, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXjlQah2Mi_abVDbe0_d1ZxoIa_h8Nl56qcNry8bM746T1CBnDY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Shane L. did a great job and was very thorough in explaining what we was going to do and taking care of our home and yard.', 'review_content': u'Shane L. did a great job and was very thorough in explaining what we was going to do and taking care of our home and yard.', u'author_name': u'Parker Plant', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 10, 22, 37, 16), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Parker Plant', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113722299467794309896/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741646236, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIWMyCNUymS0vA0_bFOXTX6H8GNy9GsHxZy7dRMkxKEYDG6HQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'This is our amazing Mosquito Squad tech Shane L.\nShane is not only very knowledgeable about pest control, he is extremely thorough and gets even the smallest area you wouldn\u2019t think of. He also doesn\u2019t just come out and spray and leave. He looks for problem areas, really coats them and then comes and explains the issues he finds and what could be the cause. He gives multiple suggestions of ways to fix those particular areas and doesn\u2019t just push additional services. We have been using Mosquito Squad for many years and he is one of the best technicians we have had.', 'review_content': u'This is our amazing Mosquito Squad tech Shane L.\nShane is not only very knowledgeable about pest control, he is extremely thorough and gets even the smallest area you wouldn\u2019t think of. He also doesn\u2019t just come out and spray and leave. He looks for problem areas, really coats them and then comes and explains the issues he finds and what could be the cause. He gives multiple suggestions of ways to fix those particular areas and doesn\u2019t just push additional services. We have been using Mosquito Squad for many years and he is one of the best technicians we have had.', u'author_name': u'Kelly Thurston', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 9, 20, 8), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Kelly Thurston', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113384653631166046163/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741550880, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLfIzlf0U3hBaM7EfoTsceTzDHKdIKn1FhqvIn6ae2sBsS9CA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Last year was the first time we invested in a treatment. I am so glad we did because we got to enjoy our backyard without getting Mauled by tons of mosquitoes. Mosquito squad even came out a second time one month three of charge because it got pretty bad and it did the trick. I was also very impressed with how they cared about other insects that pollinate my vegetable and flower gardens. I just wish all of my neighbors would have their yards treated as well. Thank you, Mosquito squad you have helped us enjoy our backyard year around!', 'review_content': u'Last year was the first time we invested in a treatment. I am so glad we did because we got to enjoy our backyard without getting Mauled by tons of mosquitoes. Mosquito squad even came out a second time one month three of charge because it got pretty bad and it did the trick. I was also very impressed with how they cared about other insects that pollinate my vegetable and flower gardens. I just wish all of my neighbors would have their yards treated as well. Thank you, Mosquito squad you have helped us enjoy our backyard year around!', u'author_name': u'Tracy Tucker', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 6, 18, 30, 45), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Tracy Tucker', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103903900383048189474/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 weeks ago', u'time': 1741285845, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLd7zE6ItROWbMUS31Uc5D7EzQG1nhpj2LB_Y8FMUuxT7uN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Very happy with Mosquito Squad of Greater St. Louis. It really works and makes it enjoyable to sit outside on my patio during the summer months.\nTheir customer service is amazing and if I\u2019m having a backyard gathering, I can call the day before to have my yard Easily serviced.', 'review_content': u'Very happy with Mosquito Squad of Greater St. Louis. It really works and makes it enjoyable to sit outside on my patio during the summer months.\nTheir customer service is amazing and if I\u2019m having a backyard gathering, I can call the day before to have my yard Easily serviced.', u'author_name': u'Kerry Vetter', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 6, 17, 48, 39), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Kerry Vetter', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118428791516881294982/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 weeks ago', u'time': 1741283319, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI0eBNnkU91uRBg6rWFFC7vxuApT8CaNEvS9SO8r-SgmFNhBQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Today James did my mosquito service this is my 3rd or 4th year. He does a great job.always on time and he is very thorough in his work. Great company. Very good prices. I love the way the company schedules you know when you service is and the text messages about arrival time it help me with the pets. Thank you James for a mosquito free summer.', 'review_content': u'Today James did my mosquito service this is my 3rd or 4th year. He does a great job.always on time and he is very thorough in his work. Great company. Very good prices. I love the way the company schedules you know when you service is and the text messages about arrival time it help me with the pets. Thank you James for a mosquito free summer.', u'author_name': u'Sherry Luck', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 6, 17, 44, 14), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Sherry Luck', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107661781902403391794/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 weeks ago', u'time': 1741283054, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}]

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