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kit9240
05-11-2009, 08:05 PM
Have the 'Love Bugs' arrived yet? I think someone said they are around twice a year in May and September. Is that true? I know they are harmless but annoying. Have they arrived in TV yet?
zcaveman
05-11-2009, 08:17 PM
They are not out in force yet --- but they are here!!!
golfnut
05-11-2009, 08:41 PM
They're back...........Gn
clyd709
05-11-2009, 08:46 PM
WHEN THEY DO ARIVE IN FULL FORCE MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET THEM OFF YOUR CAR ASAP AS THEY WILL EAT INTO THE PAINT. YOU CAN USUALLY JUST WASH THEM OFF BUT ONCE THEY STAY ON FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEY ARE MORE DIFFICULT TO GET OFF. THERE IS SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN BUY AND PUT ON A PIECE OF SOFT CLOTH AND RUB IT OVER THEM AND THEY COME OFF RIGHT AWAY.Gooooooooooooooood Luck
Peazoup
05-12-2009, 05:37 AM
yes Kathy, they have just started to appear, but they're not as bad yet as they were a couple of years ago.
TomW
05-12-2009, 09:53 AM
What is the product that will make them come off easily? Thanks.
KathieI
05-12-2009, 10:29 AM
My car is a mess after a drive down to Bradenton on Sunday. What is the product that will take them off. The front grill is a mess. Just loaded with love bugs - funny though, they are smiling a lot.??:confused:
In awe of TV
05-12-2009, 11:35 AM
I've used Goo Gone on my vehicle to remove imbedded bugs. It works well, doesn't harm the paint and is environmentally safe. All bases are covered!

:beer3:
Grill Meister
05-12-2009, 12:21 PM
Unfortunately the only natural predator of the lovebug is the automobile windshield, bumber and hood.

The best way to protect your car is to spray the front with either WD40, which you can buy at any hardware store, or cooking oil, baby oil or vaseline....vaseline is the most expensive. After the fact, you need to get the little buggers off as soon as possible to prevent their pitting your paint surface. Do this by rubbing WD40 over their little carcases with a soft cloth.
Grill Meister
05-12-2009, 12:23 PM
Unfortunately the only natural predator of the lovebug is the automobile windshield, bumber and hood.

The best way to protect your car is to spray the front with either WD40, which you can buy at any hardware store, or cooking oil, baby oil or vaseline....vaseline is the most expensive. After the fact, you need to get the little buggers off as soon as possible to prevent their pitting your paint surface. Do this by rubbing WD40 over their little carcases with a soft cloth.
NJblue
05-12-2009, 02:19 PM
How long will the season last? Are they out day and night? How long can you go before cleaning them off your car before your finish is harmed?
NJblue
05-12-2009, 03:52 PM
duplicate post
MelZ
05-12-2009, 03:58 PM
How long will the season last? Are they out day and night? How long can you go before cleaning them off your car before your finish is harmed?

Here is the answer to all your questions:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN694
downeaster
05-12-2009, 09:00 PM
Here is the answer to all your questions:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN694

Thanks, MelZ, that site clears up a lot of misinformation.
JohnN
05-13-2009, 04:21 PM
don't let the love bugs eat your dog,
they prefer the small fat ones
LOLOL
Muncle
05-13-2009, 06:27 PM
Compared to previous years, the Love Bug seasons in '08 were almost nonexistent. I thought maybe they figured we were suffering enough with the election campaigns, so they stayed away. The Spring '09 season has started and so far it has been very mild. Yeah, I've seen a few bugs, but not the hordes to which I became accustomed in years past. Maybe it's a global warming thing?



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GERALDINE
05-13-2009, 08:11 PM
Oh my yes they are here!! Go to any pool and you'll see them. They're not as bad...so far...as in previous years however. September is usually the worst time!!
eremite06
05-15-2009, 06:37 AM
What's the last thing that goes through a lovebug's mind when he hits the windshield? His As*!!!!