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How to Clean Floridian Lovebugs Off Your Car’s Windshield

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The Sunshine State can be a pleasant place to live in. Like with any state, however, it does come with its own minor nuisances. If you call Florida home, you’re likely familiar with lovebug season that typically peaks during May (then later on, in October). This insect tends to be most prevalent in the middle of the day, when swarms of them splatter the windshields and grilles of moving cars. 

If your vehicle is a victim of lovebug splatter, never fear. Here are some tips for removing the stubborn remains of these insects from your auto’s exterior. 

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Cleaning tips

  • Use a high-pressure washer to blast away the bug guts from your vehicle’s outer shell. A hose with an adjustable nozzle or a pressure washer should do the trick. 
  • Coat your auto’s grille, bumper, and hood with baby oil or fresh wax. This will act as a protective layer, which will help repel lovebugs. 
  • Wash off the insects as soon as possible. The longer the lovebugs remain on your car, the more likely that their acidic remains will erode the exterior paint.  
  • Avoid swiping them off with your windshield wipers and a spurt of washer fluid. This will only smear the insect body parts over the entire surface of the windshield. 

Other strategies to try 

  • Fill a bucket with hot water and soap, then use a rag or sponge to soak the impacted area. Wait a few minutes, then use the rag or sponge to remove the smooshed insects.
  • Invest in a protective screen or deflector shield to help protect the front of your car from lovebugs. 
  • Try a commercial cleaning spray, such as Spray ‘n Wash, Simple Green, or Super Clean. 

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News Source: Florida Today