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Old 09-10-2012, 06:27 PM
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What I read is they start in late August and last through September. They are everywhere and horrible. Good news is they settle down at dusk, so if they really creep you out stay in all day and come out at dusk. Anyone know exactly what their purpose is other than creating havoc????
Love bug larvae feed on decaying vegetation; so, they do have an ecological role. Lovebug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia