If you’ve noticed clusters of red-and-black insects sunning themselves on your house lately, you’re not imagining things; those are probably Western boxelder bugs. Most of us associate boxelder bugs ...

Each fall, boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles search for a warm winter shelter. Unfortunately, your house may be the place they pick. While you may find these red and black bugs throughout the year, ...

The bold red color and black markings on red firebugs make them hard to overlook. Firebug nymphs are red but lack the distinctive black markings you'll see on adult red firebugs. Instead, you'll see a ...

Boxelder bugs do not bite, but can leave a red stain from their feces when smashed. Noticing swarms of red and black bugs around your home? Boxelder bugs are on the move for winter. Discover why they ...

Dear Neil: We get these red and black bugs on the new growth of our Texas mountain laurels each spring. What are they, and how can we eliminate them? These are red mountain laurel mirids (Lopidea ...

Q: I am seeing significant numbers of red and black bugs around my house. What are they, and how can I get rid of them? Larry E., Tulsa A: Chances are the bug you are describing is the box elder bug.

Day to Day is interviewing an expert on army ants, which reminded me that I'm still trying to get rid of the ants that are invading my kitchen. And what are those bright red and black bugs that are ...