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05-10-2018, 04:55 PM
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Love bugs are back
I had to take a trip to Orlando today. I didn't have the camper. When I got back my grill and windshield were covered with love bugs. Next week I am taking the camper to Rainbow Springs State Park. Looks like I will have to put a good coat of wax on the cap. What do others do so these bugs slide off easier?
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05-11-2018, 09:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saus
I had to take a trip to Orlando today. I didn't have the camper. When I got back my grill and windshield were covered with love bugs. Next week I am taking the camper to Rainbow Springs State Park. Looks like I will have to put a good coat of wax on the cap. What do others do so these bugs slide off easier?
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Love Bugs? Pictures?
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05-11-2018, 09:27 PM
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05-11-2018, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lesptr
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Thanks.
Ok, ugh. Our stink bugs are slightly different but do the same activity.
I believe the answer is the same as thousands have already gotten. Not much help.
Sorry.
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05-11-2018, 09:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saus
I had to take a trip to Orlando today. I didn't have the camper. When I got back my grill and windshield were covered with love bugs. Next week I am taking the camper to Rainbow Springs State Park. Looks like I will have to put a good coat of wax on the cap. What do others do so these bugs slide off easier?
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Man, I don't miss living south of I10. I remember having to wash my car nearly everyday. Pain.
Clear bra.
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05-11-2018, 09:47 PM
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Rejex works great. Bugs just wipe off with a damp rag. Available on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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05-11-2018, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiDudi
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Thank you, watching this thread with great interest!
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05-11-2018, 10:03 PM
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If you catch them early enough, spray them with hydrogen peroxide. They will turn white and wash right off.
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05-11-2018, 10:04 PM
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Two solutions: Wet dryer sheets for easy removal. Stay north of I-10 for week! If not possible see solution # 1
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05-11-2018, 10:35 PM
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I used to live in Foley, AL and always wondered if these things go crazy when they get within 20 milesof I-10. My suggestion in removing them is SprayNwaxh laundry stain remover. Spray on paint, chrome, anywhere and willnot hurt finishes. Soak 5-10 min then remove by wiping with dryer sheets and rinse. Works quite well!
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05-11-2018, 10:39 PM
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Lovebug painless cleaning
Spray N Wash laundry stain remover
Soak 5-10 minutes
Wipe with dryer sheets and rinse
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05-12-2018, 07:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ss89
Two solutions: Wet dryer sheets for easy removal. Stay north of I-10 for week! If not possible see solution # 1
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Bah, humbug. Or lovebug in this case. I'm about 40 miles north of I-10, and we had them so bad last year we couldn't even get near the pool for a couple of days. They were just swarming everywhere. They aren't out yet, at least in any great degree. I don't doubt though once the humidity finally picks up here, so will the bugs.
Bah on the dryer sheets also. Unless you park your RV and immediately get out and try to wash them off, dryer sheets are no more effective than any other method. And dryer sheets are very difficult to work with when you're talking about something the size of an RV front-end.
Just a good washing with bug remover, and lots of scrubbing (lightly) until your arms are ready to fall off. Or skip camping until they're done swarming.
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05-12-2018, 08:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EdJunior
Bah, humbug. Or lovebug in this case. I'm about 40 miles north of I-10, and we had them so bad last year we couldn't even get near the pool for a couple of days. They were just swarming everywhere. They aren't out yet, at least in any great degree. I don't doubt though once the humidity finally picks up here, so will the bugs.
Bah on the dryer sheets also. Unless you park your RV and immediately get out and try to wash them off, dryer sheets are no more effective than any other method. And dryer sheets are very difficult to work with when you're talking about something the size of an RV front-end.
Just a good washing with bug remover, and lots of scrubbing (lightly) until your arms are ready to fall off. Or skip camping until they're done swarming.
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Thanks for all of your help so far. Skipping camping is definitely not an option. I have read somewhere that people put baby oil on the front cap before they go on their trip. Has anyone ever tried that? Would that damage the finish in anyway?
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05-12-2018, 12:07 PM
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Crap, hopefully they are finished. I'm heading for Miami next weekend.
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05-12-2018, 12:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jd50i
Crap, hopefully they are finished. I'm heading for Miami next weekend.
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We have a few weeks left.
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05-12-2018, 12:38 PM
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Location: Port Richey Florida
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Ok here goes, couple times each year they invade my area. The TRICK is “PAM COOKING SPRAY”. Spray it on while RV is clean, don’t wipe it off. The love bugs will wipe off easily. Many years ago I was on my honeymoon, got into Florida and had never encountered these BEAST. I was at car wash trying to clean off the mess and cussing up a storm when a old gentleman came over and told me about using PAM. It’s the cats meow. ����
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05-12-2018, 12:41 PM
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Location: Port Richey Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saus
We have a few weeks left.
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I’d be more worried about my RV being broken into or stolen in Miami than the Love bugs. 🤣
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05-12-2018, 12:50 PM
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X2 on Rejex
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05-12-2018, 12:58 PM
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I spray the front surfaces of our vehicles with cooking oil spray, bugs will not stick to painted surface and wash of easily.
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05-12-2018, 01:29 PM
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Location: Northern CA
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Slippery Front Cap
I use a product called "Bullet" after I thoroughly clean the surface. Available on line from Colorado. Its like water. Spray on, wipe dry. Google it.
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