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Old 07-06-2007, 06:35 AM
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Default Re: Love Bugs - how troublesome and how bad is the infestation?

They come out in May and Sept and last about 4 weeks each time (a little less in Sept than May, it seems); They do not bite or sting or buzz; they seem to like auto (diesel?) exhaust so are a real issue on the turnpike and interstates; more of a minor annoyance on local roads; they are resting til about 10 am then start flying about until early evening then quiet down again. I don't feel as though they are a hindrance to daily outdoor activity. On the good news side, we don't seem to have any problem with mosquitos or regular house flies here. Bug problems are far less than I had expected when moving to Florida.
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