When Do Love Bugs Go Away In Texas
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When do love bugs go away in texas. Lovebug season is back. If you live in a humid place you may be familiar with these annoying insects. The bugs were not seen in north america until 1940 but have greatly expanded their range since that time siemann said. Lovebugs weren t in florida 50 years ago but now occur naturally from there.
It s the time when the drifting insect duos invade the outdoors twice a year during particularly warm months in texas. They stick to your car and. The houston area is currently awash in lovebugs those amorously named species of flies that emerge twice a year to generally annoy the population and maybe bring about awkward conversation. The bugs bodily fluids are slightly acidic so that coupled with the summer sun can etch a car s paint.
Last week in honor of valentine s day we talked about love bugs. Love bugs were first reported in the usa in galveston texas in the 1940s. What damage do they do. The adult is a small flying insect common to southern united states including florida texas alabama georgia north carolina south carolina and louisiana.
In this homequicks article we will look at some quick and effective ways to get rid of lovebugs that will save you time and money. Unfortunately they re really not that lovable. Over the past few decades lovebugs have migrated northward to mexico. Joe pase says the mild winter is likely to blame for the early start to breeding season.
Now that love bug season is upon us again in florida we thought we would re share our series on love bugs. Even though they do not bite or sting their large numbers makes them a nuisance especially for automobile owners. Lovebugs are a type of march flies that swarm in hundreds of thousands during the spring and summer months. The species was first described in 1940 by d.
Here is part 2 originally published on february 22 2013. The love bug plecia nearctica is a species of march fly found in parts of central america and the southeastern united states especially along the gulf coast. Since that time they have spread outward through states bordering the gulf of mexico and even along some states along the atlantic coast including south carolina. Love bugs love bugs the south s pesky lovebugs the love bug also spelled love bug is a member of the family of march flies.