Q: Bugs coming from our Christmas tree crawl onto floor and die. How to stop them?
A: They're probably aphids. Growers control insects in summer but don't spray near harvest; they shake trees before shipping. Cut-your-own farms shake after purchase. A long warm fall can allow aphids to lay egg masses that shaking doesn't dislodge. When the tree warms indoors, aphids hatch and crawl. Same can happen with praying mantis egg cases.
Do not spray the tree with insecticide—you'll endanger family and pets. Best option: check around tree daily and vacuum up crawlers.
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