The boxelder bugs stayed around all winter. There were a bunch on one of the maple trees. I was worried about the tree. I read about the boxelder bugs and they are harmless to the tree. They just want to enjoy the tree's sap.
@cjwhite We had garter snakes near our condo. Hated them. Don't know what we will have here at our new home. If I start seeing snakes, I'm going to get a big, big cat!