[thekeithfan]

See if you could possibly ignor that entry way for 4 days.

[tainsley]

If you can't beat 'em...

Leave the outside light off at night. I notice a big difference in the morning when the light is off!

[shcisamax]

Is there anything to spray in the area to encourage them to leave if not die? I was at a pool yesterday and lasted about 4 minutes...they kept landing on me and zooming about. I guess it was all those white lounge chairs. How long do they last - not their life cycle but the whole bunch of them?

[Gerald]

Just hang a sign. Saying no love bugs allowed. You act like they can't read.

[HelenLCSW]

Bummer --I was really counting on you guys to come to our rescue --
Thanks for your humorous support --how long does this insectual orgy last?

[KathieI]

I haven't seen many this year. Thought maybe it was a lighter season than usual. Gee, maybe that's because I only go out at night??? LOL.

[BarryRX]

Originally Posted by HelenLCSW

Bummer --I was really counting on you guys to come to our rescue --
Thanks for your humorous support --how long does this insectual orgy last?

they occur twice a year.....late april and early may and also late august and early september. each time they hang around for for about 5 weeks. Nothing to do about them except to make sure you remove them from your car quickly as their acidic bodies can damage paint and chrome.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Gerald

Just hang a sign. Saying no love bugs allowed. You act like they can't read.

now thats funny

[janmcn]

Love Bugs are just part of the fun of living in central Florida. You rarely see them along the coasts.

[Didiwinbob]

How about a cheap hand Vac. Then you could depose of them in away you wish.... Just a though


Chris

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by KathieI

I haven't seen many this year. Thought maybe it was a lighter season than usual. Gee, maybe that's because I only go out at night??? LOL.

Yea! I hear the reason is because the divorce rate is up in that community too

[batman911]

Two words: Lizzards and spiders

[Reprobate]

appears here - lovebug - Plecia nearctica Hardy

Generally, they are attracted to automobile exhaust, particularly after it has been irradiated by UV containing sunlight. They are also attracted to light colors, and freshly painted surfaces.

The best thing I have found for removing love bugs from the surfaces of one's car - glass, painted and plastic - is a Dobie Pad and warm tap water.

Dip the pad into a container (an old margarine container or soup container from the local Chinese take-out works well) of warm tap water, scrub the "insecticide" with the Dobie, and go on to the next one. When done, rinse the relevant area of the car off with a hose. Rinse out your Dobie, let it dry out somewhere in the garage, and repeat as necessary. You can use it for a couple of years before it needs replacing.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Reprobate

........The best thing I have found for removing love bugs from the surfaces of one's car - glass, painted and plastic - is a Dobie Pad and warm tap water.......

Doesn't that leave fine scratches in the paint?

Bill

[massapequa girl]

You just have to wait it out. One day they are
doing their 'thing" and before you know it they are gone-only to return again in Sept.! I have the same problem- my broom is always handy.