Just saw the first love bug of the season
 

Isn’t it early?

It is interesting. They must not taste good. I've never noticed birds or lizards feeding on them. It is clearly a BOGO. They are slow. Can't help it-even old birds can easily catch them.

I’ve seen three, (sets), so far. This will be my first love bug wave. Yayyyyy!!!!! 😂😂😂

sounds like it's time to spray a little "Pam" on the car's front grille and the front edge of the hood (but place some newspapers underneath first or you garage floor will be quite slippery)

Aren't you the bearer of good tidings. One more thing to worry about. Ok, no big deal.

And for some more Bug News: Seen a lot more RVs on the road!

I've actually been seeing them for about a week now. But, the Spring "invasion" was pretty mediocre.

Yep, me too. Every now and then see them.
:ohdear::ohdear:

You may not be as happy when you have to clean them from your windshield and hood...
:ohdear::ohdear:

Love Bugs
 

Happens twice each year in May & September

Thankful for the little bugs
 

I too just saw my first lovebugs of the season a couple of days ago and it reminded me…

Last December I was hospitalized with Covid-19 for eight days. I was admitted on December 19th and got out on the 27th. I almost did not make it out.

On my second lonely night at the hospital (no visitors allowed), I began thinking that I may never see my three kids again, or my grandson, or my granddaughter (who was on her way, born April of this year), or the rest of my family and friends. I also thought about all the other things I may never see or experience again.

I thought about the things I usually don’t care for, like meeting with my accountant in March, going to the dentist, and yes, washing lovebugs from my car. I made it my goal to be alive until at least September 2021 so that I could do all three (I forgot at the time that lovebugs would also be here in May).

I am happy to report that I am currently alive and well, I filed my taxes in April, had my teeth cleaned in May, and I drive extra carefully nowadays to make sure that I don’t harm those beautiful little lovebugs. I will be here for my grandson’s 17th birthday (tomorrow) and will soon be holding my precious five-month-old granddaughter (who was born on my birthday!).

I realize the lovebugs will soon be gone, but May is just around the corner.

Stay healthy and safe.

Ohiobuckeye
 

Oh man, that’s one thing I don’t Miss especially when you have to constantly swat them away when you’re trying to make a golf shot. Also they make a mess on the front of our cars!

Love is in the air!

No September is normal time

May and September

Why put your daughter "Pam" on the front of the car? You would need a seat belt ? Better to try putting your cat there. ..........Sincerely Emily Latella......from the grave - the great beyond!

Joy will turn sour, like dust in your throat. The skies will be choked with seething hordes of bugs and windshields everywhere will cry out in anguish as they are smeared with greasy exoskeletons.

Oh, enjoy the day indeed, fear for the future.

The 1st "Love Bug" seen? They ARE a rare sighting. I have not seen a "TRUE" well hippy-painted VW beetle in years. I remember my mild-painted attempt. I screwed up the undercoat and got some small rust marks coming through. Those WERE the "happy days"! And the VW buses were EVEN more "way cool dude"!

Mays invasion was not that bad. Havent seen one yet

My guess is the esteemed and benevolent developer..all praises and blessings be upon them...have found a way to get rid of them. They ruin two months of selling houses.

A "Pam" in time save 9 paint jobs.

Love Bugs come out end of MAY and Sept . Twice .

Yes, they have ruined many a long putt of mine - sure breaks the concentration - hate that!

It IS realized, of course, that there are not as many mosquitoes in TV Land as there should be considering the many lakes, rain, and water nearby. So, goes the mosquito and so goes the Love Bugs. There ARE some eradication methods being used. We hope that it does not eradicate our immunity systems and give us more cancer than otherwise.

Actually they are late. Usually here for the whole month but I’ve only seen 3 “couples” this month. Guessing it’s going to be very light this year. 🥳

Ha, I read this post earlier today and thought...hmmm, I haven't seen any LB's yet. after lunch I went out in the yard and WOW, they're back !!!!

not at all its September ..

Guess I thought they came out in October.

Whenever they come out… in my opinion, it is always too soon.

Having experienced a few hatches in the times we rented, not looking forward to that part of moving permanently to TV. Oh well, at least it isn't locusts or fish falling from the sky. LOL

Dear Polirudb, Your ability to share your appreciation of life has made my day. Thanks for sharing!

Polirudb, you give a different perspective. Thank you. I never thought I could look at a fly and be thankful.

It is my understanding that they are an aphrodisiac.

Very nice post!

I ate at least one or maybe two if they were doing their thang when I stepped out of the garage tonight.

I look at them the same way you do, gratefully. It's been a rough couple of years but we're still here. :coolsmiley:

September is Love bug season, and October is Snow Bird season.... it's a revolving cycle.