Where are all the bugs?

[outlander]

I have been noticing a decline in flying insects over the last decade, especially the last 2 or 3 years. Of course it's winter now, but even in the warmer seasons the southwest states just don't seem to have the flying bugs it used to.

I rarely need to clean my windshield

 

[Wombat]

Never mind, you can have some of mine

 

[MarciKS]

I have been noticing a decline in flying insects over the last decade, especially the last 2 or 3 years. Of course it's winter now, but even in the warmer seasons the southwest states just don't seem to have the flying bugs it used to.

I rarely need to clean my windshield

I've noticed that in Kansas too. However indoor bug populations seem to be thriving.

 

[againstthegrain]

The decline in bugs is actually a thing. And not a good thing.

 

[MarciKS]

The decline in bugs is actually a thing. And not a good thing.

I think I read or seen somewhere it has to do with climate change.

I wanted to add I personally only saw 4 bees this summer. I don't recall seeing any honey bees.

 

[againstthegrain]

I think I read or seen somewhere it has to do with climate change.

I wanted to add I personally only saw 4 bees this summer. I don't recall seeing any honey bees.

Some land use practices will have a negative effect.

 

[LoveTulips]

Oh gosh, don't get me started on bugs in hot weather, I think they have increased here in BC, Canada.

 

[outlander]

Oh gosh, don't get me started on bugs in hot weather, I think they have increased here in BC, Canada.

Please send some down here

 

[Jules]

We have had days with no birds and even when there’re some, it’s not many.

For those that remember Gaer from New Mexico, she talked about the absence of bugs and wildlife.

 

[MarciKS]

Some land use practices will have a negative effect.

Yes I'm sure pesticides are making things worse.

 

[MarciKS]

We have had days with no birds and even when there’re some, it’s not many.

For those that remember Gaer from New Mexico, she talked about the absence of bugs and wildlife.

It wasn't long after that I started noticing a decrease here. Barely saw any bugs this past summer. It is worrisome.

 

[Dr.Colosso]

Some land use practices will have a negative effect.

Yes they ask people to keep small beehives in their backyard now. My sister has one.

 

[Paladin1950]

Here in New York, I noticed no decline in insects. Although I hate insects, they are necessary. Although I could do without flies, mosquitos, and the occasional house centipede.

 

[robin416]

They moved to the SE.

 

[RandomName]

I used to get Japanese beetles every year eating my climbing roses, but haven't had any beetles for years (fine with me). I still get fireflies every summer, and lots of bees on my echinacea flowers. Big yellow and black bumblebees and also the plain smaller ones. Also so carpenter bees that drill holes into my split rail fence.

 

[jujube]

We've had a huge decrease in "love bugs" here in Florida over the past couple of years.

Good, because the lovebugs are useless; nothing will eat them, so they're no loss to the food chain.

 

[LoveTulips]

Please send some down here

With pleasure - gnats, flying ants, hornets, etc. But I'm keeping the bees and the butterflies, oh, and the dragon flies.

 

[Nathan]

Just wait till Spring, the bugs will be back in force.