Don't really drive anymore so no idea. If I did it probably would've been within the last 24 hours as at least in this neighborhood the bug problem has gotten atrocious bordering on apocalyptic. My fellow bicycle riders have advised me not to open my mouth on the trail lest ye get an involuntary protein supplement.
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When I roadtrip my windshield get so fucking nasty every time I stop I have to clean it cause the windshield fluid isn’t enough to degunk everything
A few months ago when I still lived in Brandenburg in Germany (I had to clean my windscreen regularly). Haven't had a single one in Baden-Württemberg. I wonder if the wine growers use more pesticides.
When I lived in England my windscreen was suspiciously empty too.
Yesterday was the first time I noticed any in a long time.
I recently drove half a continent. Anyways, probably 10-20 years. Idk, I don't really remember it happening much except maybe when I was a young child
One or two weeks ago. And I drive only 1 - 2 times a week.
June bugs are already out here, and I went out last night. Got a bunch still splattered on the windshield rn.
Is there a word missing in that question?
Probably meant “smashed” instead of “splashed“.
"Splashed" can mean to destroy mid flight I think
a suffix
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Two days ago.
Few days ago. Went birding in a wetland conservation area. Tons of birds. Megatons of bugs.
I've been wondering the same. It's been years. I live in western Europe. Could be an example of evolution, insects that fly higher survive more often, or climate change, there's fewer insects about.
It used to be a big issue, now the biggest issue is bird poop and lice excretions.
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Try biking after rain in rural area
This morning on my way to work. (Rural Ohio here.)
I’ll tell ya a better story. Years ago, my band at the time were on the road, heading to a show around Elkins, West Virginia. We were somewhere in the vicinity of St. Clairsville, OH, when at like 70mph, a giant locust flies in my drummer’s window. We thought it was a hummingbird at first, but the thing is panic-flying around, hitting us in the face, etc. I’m still amazed we didn’t wreck.