[KathieI]

Does anyone else feel that this is the worse love bug season we've had in a long time??? I don't know if its our pond behind our houses, but my house and my neighbors are literally swarming with love bugs. They look like they are building nests and are completely covering my neighbors back door to her lanai and her windows. Its awful. We sprayed yesterday with long-shot wasp spray and many died but they are back again today in abundance. I never remember them swarming houses and its not even a white house?? Can't wait for this season to end.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

We moved here in April of 2012. A short time after we arrived the lovebugs came out. I was thinking today that this time is no where hear as bad as that first time.

[herbaru]

New to all this. Buying a new home next month. Went by our completed home and noticed many dead love bugs in the lanai. Is it normal for them to get into a lanai? I realize a worker may have propped the door open but I doubt it as the home has been complete for a week. These bugs were not there a week ago. Should I be concerned?

I sure hope this is a heavy season.

[Hancle704]

I agree, this is one of the worst infestations I have seen.

[kittygilchrist]

thanks for the thread Kathie. for those new to lovebugs if you don't soak them and get them off, they merge with the paint on your car leaving permanent pocks.
My alma mater, a resouce for anything in the natural world is relevant, but not in this case extensive:
Lovebugs - UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for Your Life
more in depth for the car...
http://973thedawg.com/cheap-tips-for...ur-automobile/

[DougB]

A little bit of water and a fabric softener dryer sheet will takes them right off.

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by herbaru

New to all this. Buying a new home next month. Went by our completed home and noticed many dead love bugs in the lanai. Is it normal for them to get into a lanai? I realize a worker may have propped the door open but I doubt it as the home has been complete for a week. These bugs were not there a week ago. Should I be concerned?

I sure hope this is a heavy season.

I wouldn't be overly concerned, I have dead love bugs in my house just from opening and closing my front door and/or garage. Someone may have opened the lanai door for just a moment and they got in.

[redwitch]

Think the May group was worse but tis definitely unpleasant this year.

[Irishmen]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Think the May group was worse but tis definitely unpleasant this year.

This.

[gomoho]

I posted a few weeks ago that it seemed like they were already going away - little did I know it was the calm before the storm. If you have any doubt how bad they are, go to Sam's club parking lot.

[tainsley]

Definitely the worse yet! Sounds like the bug zappers in Southern Trace Publix are playing "All You Need Is Love"!

[Phanatic Luvr]

Dreading my drive to Tampa today. I will need to find a huge white tractor trailer and follow close behind.

[buggyone]

The lovebugs are annoying pests - but at least they do no damage like bite or sting. Just think if they were deer flies swarming here in the same numbers as lovebugs twice a year!

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Does anyone else feel that this is the worse love bug season we've had in a long time??? I don't know if its our pond behind our houses, but my house and my neighbors are literally swarming with love bugs. They look like they are building nests and are completely covering my neighbors back door to her lanai and her windows. Its awful. We sprayed yesterday with long-shot wasp spray and many died but they are back again today in abundance. I never remember them swarming houses and its not even a white house?? Can't wait for this season to end.

Splat! Lovebug season is back in full force, Lower Alabama gets invaded (photos, video) | al.com

The less rain prior to the oncoming of the love big seasons, the fewer love bugs.

[drooney60@hotmail.com]

I was driving in my golf cart going to my aerobic class the other day and one of the love bugs flew into my mouth!!!! I just about fainted!!!