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They are attracted to lighter surfaces as well as the vibrations and exhaust fumes of vehicles. That's why you see so many of them around and on your vehicle. More: Chick-fil-A wants to unclog its drive-thru, too. Lovebugs can also clog radiator fins, block airflow and cause vehicles to overheat, which can lead to expensive repairs. Experts recommend washing your vehicle at least weekly during lovebug seasons to prevent damage. Lovebugs are weak flyers, so an oscillating fan around outdoor patio gatherings should keep them at bay.

The fatty tissue of lovebugs is quite acidic and can damage paint rather quickly. It's advised that you wash your vehicle within 24 hours of getting them on the paint of your car or truck. A hood deflector is a good item to have attached to your vehicle and keeping your car waxed during September and May is a good idea to ensure easier clean up.

Recent advancements have led to the development of more durable paints that do a better job of resisting wear and erosion due to bugs. In a personal test, I noticed that 27 mph seems to be the squashing speed of lovebugs.

In other words, if you're traveling under 27 mph, most lovebugs will just hit your windshield and just roll upwards without exploding.

However, once you approach 30 mph or above, it's smash city. Filed Under: local news , lovebug facts , lovebug trivia , lovebugs. Back To Top. May marks mating season for the nuisance bugs, and it lasts four weeks.

Then, they do it again in September. Lovebugs are always around, they are just a lot more prevalent during their mating season. They're active between 10 a. News Florida News. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. How lovebugs came to Florida — and no, they weren't created to eat mosquitoes. It's love bug mating season and the pesky bugs are covering our cars and flying in swarms. Here's an easy cleaning hack to get their guts off your car.

By: Emily McCain.