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Originally Posted by Heartnsoul
just curious what people think who own block/stucco home? It seems the colors are so limited to basic beige. Saw a beautiful gray one with white trim however the bugs were all over it. do you think the white trim on the home would attract the bugs? anyone with experience know? Do you find a lot of choice when choosing a color for home?
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I think the bugs you might be seeing are in the new sections and they are called blind mosquitoes. They don't bite, they come out after it rains during warm weather, and they are a nuisance but that is all. You will find them around the homes with water or preserve views. Once things settle down in the new areas, they will calm down, but will never go away completely.
Apparently according to FSU, they are indeed attracted to the lighter colored houses. However, I personally have found them to be Equal Opportunity Critters and honestly, I think they are more attracted to streetlights and outdoor house lights so I keep my outdoor lights off.
My pest control company has done a great job of keeping the bugs at bay. And of course a nice steady breeze keeps them away completely. So get the color of home you like. It will all settle down eventually.
Katie