Adult lovebugs die after their late summer breeding season, but their young live on. New small larvae will emerge as adults after the spring equinox on March 20, 2020. Florida's spring lovebug season is typically April to May.

How long does lovebug season last?

May marks mating season for the nuisance bugs, and it lasts four weeks. Then, they do it again in September. Lovebugs are always around, they are just a lot more prevalent during their mating season. They're active between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and they love (no pun intended) temperatures above 84 degrees.

What makes love bugs go away?

These insects are attracted to bright colors, so painting the walls of your home in dark shades can help. ... Lovebugs dislike citrus smells, so lighting citrus-scented mosquito repellent candles, or using a citrus soap solution mixed with some mouth wash as a spray can keep the insects away for a while.