Love bugs

[Rich Z]

I believe they just ARE. Kind of like asking what is the purpose of human beings.

I read somewhere that they tend to lay eggs and have larvae in grass and grass roots. Sod farms and the selling and transporting of sod has probably been greatly responsible for their widespread distribution....

[85vette]

I read somewhere that they are attracted to something in car exhaust, wouldn't you know....

[Rich Z]

Well, as long as you don't exceed 50 mph, you shouldn't have a problem with them squishing against your car.

That reminds me, I need to put another coat of Rejex on the front.....

[98 softtail]

Originally Posted by ynkedad

know the actual function/purpose of love bugs?
I hear theories etc, but nothing too convincing.
Personally, I think it's to sell car care products . Yep, someone decided to create these lovely little critters to drum up business .
Seriously though... Love bugs, Blind Mosquitos etc. wtf ? Outside of trashing vehicles and ruining picnics, what is their purpose?

~Ray

Ray, I had the same thought awhile back. I think that some huge corporation is behind it to sell more car care products. Thats it my man, you have seen the light and the light was a giant neon 3M sign.

Joe B.

[Flash man]

I sell car care products and I think love bugs suck! Although lucky for me I have about 4 different products that remove them. You have about 24-36 hours to get them off your car or you will be painting it. The acid from the Luv bugs body will eventually eat its way thru your clearcoat. When the car sits in the sun it will accelerate the time you have to remove them. Hey, Ray
Brown Royal diluted 6:1 will take them off your car and wont hurt the clearcoat.



Joe- Flash

[gmjunkie]

Originally Posted by ynkedad

know the actual function/purpose of love bugs?
I hear theories etc, but nothing too convincing.
Personally, I think it's to sell car care products . Yep, someone decided to create these lovely little critters to drum up business .
Seriously though... Love bugs, Blind Mosquitos etc. wtf ? Outside of trashing vehicles and ruining picnics, what is their purpose?

~Ray

I think Parrots eat them and Fruit!!!

[ynkedad]

Originally Posted by Flash man

Hey, Ray
Brown Royal diluted 6:1 will take them off your car and wont hurt the clearcoat.Joe- Flash

Thanks for the tip Joe . I'll be cleaning them off as soon as the weather clears up.

~Ray

[Daytona-Flyer]

Here's something of interest regarding lovebugs.

Eric

http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/misc/lovebug.htm

[ynkedad]

I didn't know they've been around that long either (in FL since 1949). I was one of the one's who thought the University of FL developed them.

~Ray

[Daytona-Flyer]

Originally Posted by ynkedad

I was one of the one's who thought the University of FL developed them.

~Ray

Then the paper on Lovebugs, from the University of Florida, should be taken with a grain of salt.

Eric