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08-29-2013, 10:21 AM
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Love Bug Season Again
I started to see the dreaded Love Bugs again today at home which is South Louisiana. This season should last 4 to 6 weeks. 
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08-29-2013, 10:26 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Columbus, MS
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Yep, we picked up a load of them between Slidell, LA and Natchez, MS last weekend!
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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08-29-2013, 10:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reubenray
I started to see the dreaded Love Bugs again today at home which is South Louisiana. This season should last 4 to 6 weeks. |
Rejex on the front end including windshield ( I do the whole MH ) does a great job. "Nothing sticks to it but the shine"
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08-29-2013, 11:03 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Clovis, CA, USA
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I understand they eat epoxy....any truth in that?
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08-29-2013, 11:12 AM
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Location: Foley AL
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Originally Posted by Arch Hoagland
I understand they eat epoxy....any truth in that?
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Never heard that .... however, squashed bugs will etch paint if left on too long .... flush off each day.
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2005 Newmar Essex 4502, 2013 Caddy SRX
1997 HR Endeavor 37, CAT, 1996 Geo Tracker
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08-29-2013, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bruceisla
Never heard that .... however, squashed bugs will etch paint if left on too long .... flush off each day.
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I had a Lexus that needed the hood re painted because I didn't / couldn't get them all off after a nine hour drive from Atlanta :(.
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Cliff,Tallulah and Buddy ( 1999-2012 )
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08-29-2013, 11:18 AM
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Location: Bella Vista, Arkansas
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When we came back to the New Orleans after staying 3 weeks with my parents in North Louisiana due to Hurricane Katrina the Love Bugs ruined our luggage we had on top of our SUV.
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2023 Chevrolet 2500HD LT 4X4
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08-29-2013, 11:20 AM
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Location: Groves,TX
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They are called telephone bugs in SE Tx. They say hello then hang up.
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08-29-2013, 12:10 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: MidWest
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clifftall
Rejex on the front end including windshield ( I do the whole MH ) does a great job. "Nothing sticks to it but the shine"
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Sure hope you're right, I just did the front of the Essex!!
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08-29-2013, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulltime, USA
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Ah yes, May and September: the seasons of Love.
These are the seasons when some areas are avoided. I had to endure it long ago, having lived there. It was enough!
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08-29-2013, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Foley AL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clifftall
I had a Lexus that needed the hood re painted because I didn't / couldn't get them all off after a nine hour drive from Atlanta :(.
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Another good reason to drive a Yugo ...
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2005 Newmar Essex 4502, 2013 Caddy SRX
1997 HR Endeavor 37, CAT, 1996 Geo Tracker
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08-29-2013, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Snowbird - Waterford Mi and Citrus Springs Fl.
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Eewww....
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08-29-2013, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Willow Lakes RV & Golf Resort, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stealth01
Sure hope you're right, I just did the front of the Essex!!
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No problems if applied correctly. Rejex really works as advertised! 
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2012 Providence 42 M. Spartan Chassis, 450 ISL
Ford Edge toad, RM All Terrane, TST TPMS, SMI Air Force One, RVM95.... 
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08-29-2013, 04:48 PM
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Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
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Try the :Love Bug Eraser" to remove easily. We carry a sprayer with windshield washer. when ever I pull in or stop if I got bugs I spray the whole front of the coach. Use Love Bug eraser to get tjhem off and then spray again. On long trips after spraying I often use one of those spray wax's on front for remainer of day, works for us. safe travels ed
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