How do I get rid of box elder beetles?

Question

Spray? Solutions? Wanna keep the tree.

Answer 1

Make a solution of mild deturgent and water and put it in a spray bottle and spray them very thoroughly and watch them fall to the ground. They used to collect on our gagage door and on the side of the house where the sun shines. One day they covered the garage door completely and I sprayed them until they fell down dead. Only a few of them have come back since then.

Answer 2

get about a dozen medium sized stinging scorpions and let them go in your yard. they will eat the beetles.