Why are bugs drawn to my yellow Vette?
02-22-2013, 07:42 AM
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St. Jude Donor '15
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Have had "competition yellow" Corvette and it was the same way, too: attracted lots of bugs. Had a pale yellow car and to a lesser extent it attracted bugs. Seems like the stronger and brighter the yellow color, the more bugs are attracted.
I guess they just like the color. I can't blame them since it's a great color to be attracted to....
02-22-2013, 08:53 AM
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I can't believe that no one has figured out this phenomena to this point.
Your car is obviously so fast, the bugs simply can't get out of the way!
Your car is obviously so fast, the bugs simply can't get out of the way!
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02-22-2013, 09:16 AM
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Poor Taste
Good taste 
Good taste
02-22-2013, 11:56 AM
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Insects see in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum, and light colors reflect more UV light. Flowers that need to attract insects have UV patterns or are pigmented with white or yellow to attract more bugs. You and your bright yellow picnic blanket look like the biggest, tastiest flower in the world to a passing fly. If the bugs are bugging you, try a green or blue blanket at your next picnic.
Insects see in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum, and light colors reflect more UV light. Flowers that need to attract insects have UV patterns or are pigmented with white or yellow to attract more bugs. You and your bright yellow picnic blanket look like the biggest, tastiest flower in the world to a passing fly. If the bugs are bugging you, try a green or blue blanket at your next picnic.
02-22-2013, 12:11 PM
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Bugs on Yellow
I've noticed that when I wash my Vette, small bugs seem to be attracted to it. Not so noticeable when actually washing. But when drying I see many of them. Even today when the temp is about 50 degrees, sure enough...bugs on the car as I dry it.
I've washed other cars and never noticed this. My wife's car is white, so I would have seen bugs on it. Have any other Velocity Yellow Vette owners noticed this?
I've washed other cars and never noticed this. My wife's car is white, so I would have seen bugs on it. Have any other Velocity Yellow Vette owners noticed this?
Seriously, during love bug season with RejeX on the front, the bugs can generally be washed away by just spraying the front with a strong stream of water from the hose. Here's the RejeX link in case anyone is interested...
http://www.rejex.com/
02-22-2013, 12:18 PM
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Insects see in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum, and light colors reflect more UV light. Flowers that need to attract insects have UV patterns or are pigmented with white or yellow to attract more bugs. You and your bright yellow picnic blanket look like the biggest, tastiest flower in the world to a passing fly. If the bugs are bugging you, try a green or blue blanket at your next picnic.
Insects see in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum, and light colors reflect more UV light. Flowers that need to attract insects have UV patterns or are pigmented with white or yellow to attract more bugs. You and your bright yellow picnic blanket look like the biggest, tastiest flower in the world to a passing fly. If the bugs are bugging you, try a green or blue blanket at your next picnic.
Nicely researched - well done
02-22-2013, 12:48 PM
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I have the same problem too. If you really want to attract them use Mcguiars Ultimate Detailer and they really come. I guess it's the smell along with the bright yellow color - it's amazing!
02-22-2013, 12:52 PM
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I've noticed that when I wash my Vette, small bugs seem to be attracted to it. Not so noticeable when actually washing. But when drying I see many of them. Even today when the temp is about 50 degrees, sure enough...bugs on the car as I dry it.
I've washed other cars and never noticed this. My wife's car is white, so I would have seen bugs on it. Have any other Velocity Yellow Vette owners noticed this?
I've washed other cars and never noticed this. My wife's car is white, so I would have seen bugs on it. Have any other Velocity Yellow Vette owners noticed this?
02-22-2013, 01:15 PM
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I have the same experience with our Velocity Yellow Z; insects are drawn to it as if it were a flower! Last weekend, at a local car show, I had critters on the car all day. It isn't even bug season yet!! I guess they know a beautiful car when they see it.......
I guess they know a beautiful car when they see it.......
02-24-2013, 03:42 AM
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I've noticed that too. After enough of them get on there and start having their parties, they begin to relieve themselves on the paint. When they fly off, I have to clean up the poo. At first I tried covering the car with honey. When they landed, they got stuck and I could then smash them with a board. That didn't work very well. Lately, I have tried applying so much wax, that when they land on the paint, they slip off and break their necks when they hit the ground. That seems to work better (unless you're the bug!).