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Photo by DON BARTLING Even though western conifer seed bugs are considered harmless, they startle a lot of people because they show up out of nowhere. Western conifer seed bugs are intimidating and daunting looking.

Photo by DON BARTLING Even though western conifer seed bugs are considered harmless, they startle a lot of people because they show up out of nowhere. Western conifer seed bugs are intimidating and daunting looking.

September 13, 2018

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Western conifer seed bugs … bug off!
September 13, 2018 1 a.m.

Western conifer seed bugs … bug off!

The western conifer seed bug with its long legs and an antenna has tried to invade many of our homes this fall. I found a dozen or so of these slow-crawling bugs last week trying to access our house. I even had one land on my cap and try for a free ride into the house. But I know they are not trying to be a nuisance — they are just looking for a place to spend the winter where it is nice and warm.