Red-banded Stink Bugs, also known as Love Bugs, have started to appear in various urban areas from pairs. According to NatureRing, a nature activity sharing platform, reports of Love Bugs have been popping up since an article about discovering Love Bugs in Incheon's Bupyeong-gu on the 2nd. Compared to the first record in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province on June 13 last year, they have appeared more than a month earlier this year due to the effects of global warming causing a rise in temperatures. Love Bugs are classified as a beneficial insect that does not transmit diseases or damage crops but actually helps the ecosystem. However, due to their creepy appearance when sticking together and their habit of flying towards people, there have been numerous complaints for pest control. Last June, there were complaints from hikers as tens of thousands of Love Bugs gathered at the summit of Bukhansan Mountain, but the National Park authorities took measures to ensure they do not impact the ecosystem.

It has been stated that no sterilization is performed. A male love bug can survive for 3 to 5 days, while a female can survive up to a week. If successful in breeding, both males and females naturally die. Experts recommend wearing dark-colored clothes, using household insect repellent sprays, and providing deep methods such as mosquito nets. This is SBS Jeong Gyeong-in.

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