Love Bug Season Returns to Louisiana: Tips to Protect Your Car Now

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Louisiana — If you live in Louisiana, you know what time it is… its love bug season. I just spotted my first one today, which means it’s officially that time of year when these little black bugs with orange spots seem to be everywhere.

Love bugs might not bite or sting, but they sure can be a big pain in the you know what. They splatter on our windshields, stick to the front of our cars, and sometimes sneak inside when you open the door. Once they’re smashed, their guts can even damage car paint if not cleaned off quickly. And don’t even get me started on the smell!
But don’t worry, Ive searched the Interweb to find the best Tips and Tricks on how to avoid the damage of this little bug.

Tips to Keep Love Bugs Away

1. Wash your car often – Their bodies can damage your paint if left too long. A good wax job will also make it easier to rinse them off.
2. Avoid driving at sunrise and sunset – That’s when love bugs are most active and flying low over the roads.
3. Use a bug screen – Placing a mesh screen on the front of your vehicle helps block them from clogging your grill or radiator.
4. Turn off outdoor lights – Love bugs are attracted to light. Keeping lights off at night can help keep them from swarming your porch.
5. Run fans outside – If you’re sitting on the porch, a fan can help keep them from hovering around you.
6. Stay away from freshly cut grass – Love bugs like areas with lots of moisture and decaying plants.
7. Clean your windshield quickly – Don’t let them bake in the sun. A wet towel or dryer sheet works well to wipe them off.

Love bugs are just another part of life in Louisiana. They’ll be here for a few weeks, then fade away until the next season. So keep your car clean, your porch lights off, and maybe invest in a little extra car wash soap. After all, in Louisiana, it’s not summer without love bugs flying in pairs right across your path.