Capt_BJ Posted April 29, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) dunno about other parts of Florida but if heading towards Canaveral be advised Love Bugs are out in force .... more than I've noticed the last couple of years. I hit a couple of spots where it sounded like I was driving thru rain . . . :eek: Edited April 29, 2015 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted April 29, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2015 dunno about other parts of Florida but if heading towards Canaveral be advised Love Bugs are out in force .... more than I've noticed the last couple of years. I hit a couple of spots where it sounded like I was driving thru rain . . . :eek: We just drove thru swarms of them today south of Canaveral (coming from Fort Lauderdale). I really should have taken a picture of the grill of my car. Bodies everywhere :eek: - it looked like it could have been in a horror movie! When we get to our final destination on Friday my first stop will be a full service car wash (I have a feeling I'm going to have give them quite a tip). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellifino Posted April 29, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ugh! I moved from Orlando to Atlanta seven years ago, and I am so happy not to have to deal with those nasty things anymore! Be careful down there, and wash them off quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspink98 Posted May 1, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Just starting to come out in the St. Augustine area. Nasty things. A pair landed on the mouth of my soda bottle the other day and I had to throw it away, lol. I know what you're doing, bugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunaman2011 Posted May 1, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Greetings Traveled across from St Pete to the east coast 2 weekends ago. They were aterrible through the center of the state. I haven't seen them this thick for many years. Not too many if south Florida yet, you see one or two but no huge swarms. Good Sailing Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted May 1, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Not looking forward to having to scrub DW's car after she drives home from Port Canaveral tomorrow:mad::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberCascades Posted May 1, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 1, 2015 OMG!:eek: Google is not my friend. I'm so sorry I looked them up. I'm sorry you Floridians have to deal with those. Icky icky icky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted May 2, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2015 OMG!:eek: Google is not my friend. I'm so sorry I looked them up. I'm sorry you Floridians have to deal with those. Icky icky icky! OMG same. I was thinking "what's a love bug?" Sorry I looked it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 2, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 2, 2015 They only last a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted May 3, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 3, 2015 OMG!:eek: Google is not my friend. I'm so sorry I looked them up. I'm sorry you Floridians have to deal with those. Icky icky icky! OMG same. I was thinking "what's a love bug?" Sorry I looked it up... This is something we contend with around mid to end of April through May. I try to stay out of those areas during the 6 weeks of "loving." South Florida (south of St. Lucie) doesn't seem to be affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted May 3, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 3, 2015 DW drove back yesterday and the car looked like it went through an off road rally. Bug splatterings all over the grill, hood, and windshield. Fortunately, the polyurethane paint coating made them easier to clean off. Didn't even use the bug remover stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted May 3, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 3, 2015 They look almost as nasty as fish flies in Michigan in mid-June! Be-yuck!! The swarms get so thick in the air and on the ground and when you drive over them, they snap, crackle and pop....and make the roads more slick than ice! I don't go anywhere near the water until fish fly season is over! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4boysnana Posted May 4, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Wow, makes me glad I live in Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 4, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Wow, makes me glad I live in Arizona. Are you sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4boysnana Posted May 4, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I know, I know. Lots of sand but no waves. We do have some fun critters out there in the desert and it does get a little warm in the summer but no love bugs. I would love to be close to a ship parking area but as it is I need winning lottery tickets now. 4boysnana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oviedo32765 Posted May 4, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 4, 2015 <snip> Lots of sand but no waves. <snip> 4boysnana These photos were taken at New Smyrna Beach: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 4, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) These photos were taken at New Smyrna Beach: What, no sharks. ;) BTW, is this now? We have heavy surf in Cocoa, but waves only around 3' Edited May 4, 2015 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oviedo32765 Posted May 4, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 4, 2015 What, no sharks. ;) BTW, is this now? We have heavy surf in Cocoa, but waves only around 3' My son surfs and says he sees sharks most every time he's out. These photos were taken a few months ago, but I hope the surf will pick up tomorrow and Wednesday as a low moves North along the coast. If it does, I may be out there photographing the surfers. http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/cocoa-beach-pier-florida_4421/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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