Florida Bugs 101 - the real scoop
by: Ines.Hegedus-Garcia on May 11, 2008 00:22:37 11 comments »
A lot of people relocating to Miami ask us about “Bugs” - well, there are plenty of bugs in Florida and as much as I hate to admit it, you do get used to them (I know, I know pretty lame for someone who absolutely hates roaches).
Here are 15 things you should know about Florida Bugs:
1. Another name for mosquitoes is B-52’s
2. Cockroaches can get so big that you can catch a ride on them
3. A favorite Florida pastime is to see who can snort the most no-se-ums without chocking
4. According to Chris Griffith, the unofficial Florida State Bird is The Mosquito
5. Best selling fragrances in the stores are known as “Cutter Bug Spray” and “DEET”
6. Citronella candles are a common household item
7. Grasshoppers are so big they look like lobsters
8. If a perfect stranger smacks you in the face for no particular reason, just nod and thank them
9. If you see people doing a strange dance on a sandy beach, don’t join them - it’s probably sand fleas
10. There are 3 seasons in Florida - rainy season, hurricane season and love bug season
11. Dayngr can attest to having seen mosquitoes the size of a small Volkswagen
12. Love Bugs can get so intense that there are windshield washing stations along the Florida Turnpike for the splattering nuisances
13. Dragon Flies are so fast that they can chase you down the expressway
14. You are not a Floridian if you have never gotten hit in the face by a flying Palmetto Bug
15. Florida Ticks don’t just suck blood, they are known to drink Mojitos
For those of you relocating to Miami, please realize that this article, although true, is for entertainment purposes - some of the descriptions given may be slight exaggerations.
**graphic courtesy of my older son who knows I despise cockroaches**
· http://www.CentralOregonBuzz.com/blogWe have few of these but not nearly as many or as large - in my particular area of Oregon fleas can not live, nor can roaches - pretty cool - but the reason is…. it is to flipping cold - I love FL the beauty always amazes me when we visit
Permalink May 11, 2008 00:32:27 · http://www.miamism.com/
Thesa, I’m sure you guys have your share of pesty pests - I think our worst bug is those Palmetto bugs - CUCARACHAS!Permalink May 11, 2008 00:35:42 · http://lifeinbonitasprings.comThis turned out cute, Ines!
Permalink May 11, 2008 07:05:50 · http://lifeinbonitasprings.comIs that cockroach made with macaroni? LOL
Permalink May 11, 2008 07:06:40 · http://www.miamism.com/Thanks for the help Chris, it was fun. It was made with sharpie and then digitally distorted…MACARONI??? LOLPermalink May 11, 2008 09:38:55 · http://jaymerton.wordpress.com/In Minnesota, mosquitos have to file a flight plan with the FAA, woodticks are mistaken for turtles, deer flies have their own hunting seasons (bow & firearm) & horseflies live in stables and give rides - complete with saddles. We don’t even HAVE “no-see-ums,” ours are too big.
Permalink May 12, 2008 15:47:12 · http://www.miamism.com/LOL @Jack! I have a feeling, by your description, that our little Florida Bugs have nothing on your Minnesota ones!Permalink May 12, 2008 18:59:11 · http://jaymerton.wordpress.com/Yep! Like me our bugs can tell some pretty TALL tales!
Permalink May 13, 2008 19:37:24 · http://www.miamism.com/If your bugs are anything like your tales……then maybe I should make it to Minnesota right away.Permalink May 13, 2008 22:47:07 a person from the past.
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Permalink May 21, 2008 18:17:32 · http://www.miamism.com/Alberto!!! OMG!! how cool is that! I'm calling you right now!Permalink May 21, 2008 19:17:53This post has no comments awaiting moderation.
