Islanders wage war against the June bug

The June bugs may have gone into hiding with the recent frost, but they will be back as temperatures riseagain later this week much to the disgust of some Islanders.

They were out in full force late last week, and many Islanders shared their hatred, disgust and hilarious feelings about the insects on our Facebook page.

(Please note that usernames are not necessarily the names of commenters. Some comments have been altered to correct spelling and to conform to CBC style.)

'They are everywhere'

"Iforgot to leave the outside light off and almostcouldn'tget in the house. Ick," saidRalphHitzelberger.

Vicky Smith said she's had the house guests"crashing" at her placefor the past few days.

"They are everywhere at my work! On the screens of our residents' windows, sidewalk. Eek!" said Jennifer Gent.

Natalie Johnston said she's not only seen them, but they're causing quite the ruckus.

"They sound like hail hitting the siding," she said.

But credit where credit is due. LochavRavisaid theyquitsmoking inthe evenings to avoid the little critters.

A tasty treat for some

"My cat ate one last night.Heard the crunching from the other side of the house," saidAmyArsenault.

According to ReggieDeagle,there's good eating in the little suckers.

"Lots of protein in them.Actually good for you," he said.

BeverlyBurlingcalled them vile creatures, and is hopingraccoons and skunks take care of business.

Islanders vs. June bugs

"I saw one. Put on a hoodie, tied under the chin,tucked in the pants into boots. Wore a mask around my nose and mouth, had Raid and a fly swatter," said JessicaVandenberg.

"Bravely went at the offending scary thingy and found it had already died."

"One got into our house last night and now we have to move," said ShannonBruyneel.

A desperate escape

Karen Roddenshared a story of how her and her mom (barely) escaped the dreaded June bugs.

"My mom and I came home last night after dark. Hubby left the light on over the back door for us. June bugs everywhere," she said.

"We linked arms and made a run for the front door only to find it locked and him in bed sleeping. Lots of fistbanging on the front door."

Rodden said her husband finally awoke andfound themyelling through the door to not turn on the porch light.

"Still managed to get two June bugs in the house. Our shrieking got him up again to save the damsels in distress. I hate June bug season."

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