Getting Rid Of Love Bugs In Florida

This tried and true spray is known to effectively get rid of love bugs.

Getting rid of love bugs in florida. Now that love bug season is upon us again in florida we thought we would re share our series on love bugs. The university of florida says they did not introduce the love bug to the state but that in the 20th century the bugs migrated from central america and traveled through texas and louisiana before. Here is part 2 originally published on february 22 2013. Spray on plants and walls where love bugs are.

We found that any mosquito repellent will actually kill the love bugs. Have a powerful blower. Use this in confined areas to control swarming and piling. The bugs are mostly black except for a small bit of red around their chest area.

Love bug guts are very acidic so they ll permanently damage your car paint if you don t remove them quickly. You can even get the bugs out of your ways by using the pressure of a blower. While there are no foolproof methods the ones listed below can provide relief from infestation and can be used as preventive measures. Bugs will leave these areas alone.

However if you have a problem with them there are millions more. This idea gets a lot of good feedback from our readers. Wiping the car with wet dryer sheets also helps in getting the bugs off the car. Check out this comment for a more specific formula you can mix up.

It will attract lesser insects. Last week in honor of valentine s day we talked about love bugs. Soapy water in a bucket. As mentioned before lovebugs love bright colors so if you are planning to buy a car choose a dark colored one.

Sprays made from peppermint oils. And it uses ingredients you have right in your pantry. Getting rid of love bugs on your car. Unfortunately they re really not that lovable.

1 cup water 3 tablespoons citrus dish soap 3 tablespoons mouthwash. Getting rid of love bugs. Their most destructive effect is when they splatter themselves on the windshield and hood of your car when you drive. Combine ingredients in a spray bottle.

They are most common in the southeastern united states but especially in florida and the rest of the gulf coast. Oil of lemon. Getting rid of lovebugs naturally. Sucking them in with a vacuum cleaner is probably the easiest way to get rid of love bugs and fun too.

Love bugs don t sting bite or carry any disease. So cleaning the walls and rest of the parts of home routinely can somehow reduce the permanent damage and can help in getting rid of the love bugs. However one must be gentle while doing this as excess force may cause scratches on the paintwork. They stick to your car and.

Just attended a board of directors meeting in montgomery alabama and the big topic was love bugs.