Weird red bugs in my pine needles, help?

Hmm.. I guess this is plant related cuz these could possibly kill my yard plants.. I've recently noticed these weird red bugs all thru my pine needles... like... hundreds... anyone know what they are and if I should be worried? #nycgreggang #bugs #weirdbugs

2Y ago Yonkers, New York

Terri

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2Y ago

@terrbear1965

Looks like a box elder bug. If that’s what it is ….They are nasty and annoying and that’s about it.

Jennifer

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2Y ago

@ManyLime

Ok.. so no harm to plant or house? @terrbear1965

Jennifer

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2Y ago

@ManyLime

Here's another pic

Terri

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2Y ago

@terrbear1965

Boxelder bug https://g.co/kgs/qDL8SD

Terri

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2Y ago

@terrbear1965

@ManyLime Quick facts. From Google…..Boxelder bugs like warm areas and are attracted to buildings with a lot of southern or western exposure. They normally do not cause property damage but they can potentially stain surfaces. Once they are indoors, the only practical control is physical removal.