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Can we live in peace with love bugs?

Can we live in peace with love bugs?

Twice a year in Florida we get to experience the "lovely" love bug season. Generally, you have seen them flying around in a pair of two locked together. These creatures stay around us for usually four weeks in both May and September and are heavily plastered on the front of everyone's car. Let's face it, there is nothing groovy about love bug season

While these bugs are harmless when it comes to biting or stinging they can be quite a nuisance. Here are some things to remember about these little bugs as they begin their invasion:

Where do they come from? UF says the bugs migrated here all on their own from Central America, via Texas and Louisiana before making their way to the Sunshine State.

What attracts them? To begin with, love bugs love heat, freshly painted surfaces and surfaces that are light-colored.

How do you combat them? UF says that chemical pesticides do little to deter these little bugs. You might try tiki torches, citronella candles or mosquito repellent but the only sure fire way of avoiding them is by being inside and away from them.

A retractable screen from Michele's Hide-Away Screens & Awnings on your garage door and lanai allow you to enjoy the outside air without the "not so easy to love" bugs getting in your hair, your face and always landing on your skin.

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Monday, May 13, 2019

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DEC 11

+: Punctual and polite. Discussed repair options with us. We opted to replace the screen in the door. Good job. -: Color a little off, but that could be because the rest of the garage door screen was aged. Also, thought it was a bit pricey for the amount of time here and all that was replaced was the screen in a 30" sliding door.

Pete “Pete”

DEC 11

New garage screen door looks amazing thank you so much

Rafael Abarca

DEC 11

Have had screens for over 10 years great product and good service, although I have only had 2 service calls in that time

Timothy Carroll

DEC 11

Dalton the installer was very informative. Explain operation of screen and preventive maintenance to keep screen operating smoothly.

Jerry Gustavson

DEC 10

Michele’s Screens installed a retractable screen door on our front door. They were extremely professional, punctual, and easy to work with. We recommend this company!!

Sherri Behrens

DEC 9

Anytime I’ve had a service call, it has been a good experience

Alice Burnette

DEC 8

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DEC 5

Got the garage door sliding screens. Fantastic service and installation. Bob was very professional and took the time to do things right (my office is on the garage, so I got to observe the whole process). Couldn't be more happy, and I usually can't say that for most contractors.

Greg Patterson

DEC 4

Great experience from start to finish. I called to schedule a quote and that happened very quickly. We decided to move forward, and the time to install was well within their quote. The install itself was very quick and done neatly and professionally. Love the screen door! We enjoy having it open for the cross breeze, but also appreciate its not always covering our beautiful front door when not in use. I would highly recommend them!

Denise Mueffelman

DEC 4

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