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Love Bugs (March Flies) Invading Ohio Home

Black/Orange Flies Swarm in Spring; Treat Baseboards

Love bugs (Bibionidae) form mating swarms in spring. Harmless but annoying. Treat baseboards with Deltamethrin or Permethrin to kill those entering. They don’t breed indoors.

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