What's not to like about an insect that kills the seeds of Siberian elm so it's not sprouting up everywhere like they do!

As long as there are Siberian elm around, you'll find this bug. You can, at least, vacuum up all elm seeds that collect in your yard.

The area's widespread growth of Siberian elms — another non-native species — produce bountiful seeds for the pests to feed on, enabling them to thrive. Hence, the bug's name.

Now the negative: The elm seed bugs are a major nuisance pest, similar to the boxelder bug, as they enter homes and buildings when the outside temperatures rise in June and July.

If your elm seed bug problem is overwhelming, you might want to control them at the source. Many of the elms growing in this region are Siberian elms (Ulmus pumila) that planted themselves and ...

You may have heard of the Mormon crickets, but in Utah, the elm seed bugs seem to be the biggest nuisance of the summer.

Large, pale, brown seeds from Siberian elm were inches deep and blew into every nook and cranny. At the time, this was a minor nuisance that involved raking garden beds, sweeping out our entrance ...

Attack: This tree’s seeds float in the air and land in areas such as bird baths, drain systems and in beautiful landscapes. The hardy roots have been known to penetrate septic drains, lift ...

A few years after making its first known appearance in Utah, the invasive elm seed bug is showing up in homes across the state.

Native to Europe and the Mediterranean, the elm seed bug prefers to feed on Siberian elms, but is not picky about meals in general. They first appeared in the United States in 2012 in Idaho.

The elm seed bug is considered a nuisance by many, but is likely to stick around as an invasive species in Garfield County.

The area's widespread growth of Siberian elms — another non-native species — produce bountiful seeds for the pests to feed on, enabling them to thrive. Hence, the bug's name.