If I found a giant bug clinging to my window screen, in the middle of the night, with thunder and lightning overhead, laughing, my only reasonable choice would be to move to Antarctica. Immediately.
I would rather have a July bug on the outside of the screen than a Christmas light bug inside the house. As much as I love them, it creeps me out if I’m lying in bed at night and look up to see one flashing on the ceiling. I have to get up, capture and release.
I lived in an area that was plagued with June Bugs. Finally figured out that the extremely ugly bugs that infested the lawn… was the cause. I then learned how to aerate the lawn in March to May!! Much less bugs in June!!
Guess the July Bug is just looking for a little romance! ;)
Perhaps, in an ironic reversal, that dreaded weapon, the No-No Spray Bottle, could be deployed against their nemesis! (And then the People could lightly mist themselves with the water while they’re at it.)
My sister(transplant from FL to MA over 30 years ago) says a humid night in the western suburbs of Boston (Groton/Ayer) is when it only gets down to 68F. Here in Tampa we do not see that low temperature (20C to foreigners) from mid June to late October…… The dew point outside my house is now 74F I know the northerners suffer from the heat but it is not at all like what we have here in FL or the rest of the SE!
Beatrix: It’s great seeing the kittens all go to their furrever homes, but I’m going to miss them.
King Elvis: We are very grateful for the work you have done here.
Beatrix: Now I must decide what I’m going to do next.
King Elvis: About that…
Queen Goldie: Bea, there are so many cats and kittens who need furrever homes. Would you be willing to stay here and teach those who need homes here in Yessiam?
This morning at around 2 AM I was awoken from a decent sleep by a particularly insistent housefly buzzing around my head, I’m one of those people who has a difficult time getting back to sleep if awoken in the middle of the night. Thankfully this time I was able to drift back off otherwise I’d be a lot more cranky.
I have cans of Raid within grabbing range in my most used rooms because I have an aversion to stomping or squashing bugs, and the unusually wet weather has forced bugs in to the house despite my tight house ringed in pesticide. The spray can of death for Jules!
LOVE the July bug! My cats would probably want to play with it or kill it and eat it. Though the one time we had a tarantula in the house, they just stood and stared at it.
Today is National Mojito Day—seems to be a week for the UA crowd (Unabashed Alcoholics). I’ve never had one, but it sounds better than a piña colada.
The very odd thing is, it seems most tropical alcoholic drinks contain a fair to egregious amount of sugar or equivalent, and are often served containing ice. How can drinks containing alcohol and sugar, both or which raise body temperature, be considered “cooling,” regardless of actual drink temperature?
Perhaps the idea is to get drunk enough you don’t realize how miserable you are in the heat, humidity, and bugs.
Speaking of bugs (“Hi Jules!” Waving frantically to my aviator hero.) Consuming a lot of sweet things makes you more attractive to insects. When I gave up soft drinks, two things happened. I lost ten pounds. I got bugged by insects less. Many insects see infrared, so anything that raises your temperature, even slightly, makes you more visible—especially to mosquitoes. Sugar also makes you smell different, and any insect normally attracted to nectar will be attracted to you (also mosquitoes.) That high pitched whine you hear is not your tinnitus …
I can’t sing. I sound like a frog. interesting? I joined the Navy in 78 when 25. Ground Support Equipment. Not sure how interesting that is. I have a3 yr old rescue named Charlie (the fosterer called him Bronson) He has a tipped ear & nips less than he used to so I think we’re doing ok. He loves his birdie toy
Aspen_Bell over 4 years ago
I’ve got a feeling he’s got a message.
Sue Ellen over 4 years ago
I see Jules still has his jaunty mustache as well as his scarf, leather cap and aviator goggles!.
Le'letha Premium Member over 4 years ago
If I found a giant bug clinging to my window screen, in the middle of the night, with thunder and lightning overhead, laughing, my only reasonable choice would be to move to Antarctica. Immediately.
Gent over 4 years ago
Since it’s July now, it’s technically a July bug.
Gent over 4 years ago
The big bug bugs you big time, eh?
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
The deafening song of the cicada. Yet another reason why the South loves its a/c.
Robin Harwood over 4 years ago
“A general really bad sense of timing.”
Catmom over 4 years ago
I would rather have a July bug on the outside of the screen than a Christmas light bug inside the house. As much as I love them, it creeps me out if I’m lying in bed at night and look up to see one flashing on the ceiling. I have to get up, capture and release.
I Mad Am I over 4 years ago
I lived in an area that was plagued with June Bugs. Finally figured out that the extremely ugly bugs that infested the lawn… was the cause. I then learned how to aerate the lawn in March to May!! Much less bugs in June!!
Guess the July Bug is just looking for a little romance! ;)
WelshRat Premium Member over 4 years ago
Time for the rolled up newspaper, Mr Man. Or a hardback book.
Le'letha Premium Member over 4 years ago
Perhaps, in an ironic reversal, that dreaded weapon, the No-No Spray Bottle, could be deployed against their nemesis! (And then the People could lightly mist themselves with the water while they’re at it.)
catmom1360 over 4 years ago
The June/July but is the one storyline that I don’t like. Hope it not extended to the following week.
TampaFanatic1 over 4 years ago
My sister(transplant from FL to MA over 30 years ago) says a humid night in the western suburbs of Boston (Groton/Ayer) is when it only gets down to 68F. Here in Tampa we do not see that low temperature (20C to foreigners) from mid June to late October…… The dew point outside my house is now 74F I know the northerners suffer from the heat but it is not at all like what we have here in FL or the rest of the SE!
KenseidenXL over 4 years ago
Two words: BUG SPRAY!
Kitty Katz over 4 years ago
The Meese and I
Beatrix: It’s great seeing the kittens all go to their furrever homes, but I’m going to miss them.
King Elvis: We are very grateful for the work you have done here.
Beatrix: Now I must decide what I’m going to do next.
King Elvis: About that…
Queen Goldie: Bea, there are so many cats and kittens who need furrever homes. Would you be willing to stay here and teach those who need homes here in Yessiam?
Beatrix: Yes, I am!
*We all need to be loved!
And we can feel the love!
And when we show our love,
It is,
Wonderful!*
cat19632001 over 4 years ago
From his chyrons, Burt does not appear to be a fan of July bugs.
Markov Da Robot over 4 years ago
Wasn’t it bedtime the whole time?
diskus Premium Member over 4 years ago
He’s just looking for attention
MartinPerry1 over 4 years ago
At least it’s buzzing to get in, not out.
ladykat over 4 years ago
I see Jules is determined to get in. I wonder if this arc will carry over until next week, I’d love to see Goldie’s reaction to him.
losflemings over 4 years ago
I use a BB gun
Michael G. over 4 years ago
RAAAIIID!:-o
Jed over 4 years ago
I’m a little disappointed we didn’t get one more day of frizzy Pucky in his undershirt.
Butterball over 4 years ago
Is he shaking his fist in frustration in panel 2?
DorseyBelle over 4 years ago
Tough call: which do I love better today? Elvis’s grandpa-style V-neck undershirt, or Burt totally making the comic with his chyrons?
cat19632001 over 4 years ago
I wonder what Goldie’s wearing to beat the heat.
tricksterson over 4 years ago
Maybe he’s stuck on the screen
Plods with ...™ over 4 years ago
17 year cicadas are supposed to be coming out. Since our neighborhood started in 05, there aren’t any around here.
17 years ago at the place I lived, I had to snow shovel the shells off the sidewalk
markwillman4 over 4 years ago
The July Bug is making itself at home until at least August… or until Pretty Pucky gets him, whichever comes first. :D
BenBerlin over 4 years ago
This morning at around 2 AM I was awoken from a decent sleep by a particularly insistent housefly buzzing around my head, I’m one of those people who has a difficult time getting back to sleep if awoken in the middle of the night. Thankfully this time I was able to drift back off otherwise I’d be a lot more cranky.
Gent over 4 years ago
Jules is back from his world tour and wants to share his travel tales. He went around the world in eighty days.
Mr. Reader over 4 years ago
AND bedtime BUM BUM BUM!!!
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
I have cans of Raid within grabbing range in my most used rooms because I have an aversion to stomping or squashing bugs, and the unusually wet weather has forced bugs in to the house despite my tight house ringed in pesticide. The spray can of death for Jules!
anomalous4 over 4 years ago
OT: Karen…
KL over 4 years ago
LOVE the July bug! My cats would probably want to play with it or kill it and eat it. Though the one time we had a tarantula in the house, they just stood and stared at it.
NWdryad over 4 years ago
Time for the big bug spray.
scaeva Premium Member over 4 years ago
Today is National Mojito Day—seems to be a week for the UA crowd (Unabashed Alcoholics). I’ve never had one, but it sounds better than a piña colada.
The very odd thing is, it seems most tropical alcoholic drinks contain a fair to egregious amount of sugar or equivalent, and are often served containing ice. How can drinks containing alcohol and sugar, both or which raise body temperature, be considered “cooling,” regardless of actual drink temperature?
Perhaps the idea is to get drunk enough you don’t realize how miserable you are in the heat, humidity, and bugs.
Speaking of bugs (“Hi Jules!” Waving frantically to my aviator hero.) Consuming a lot of sweet things makes you more attractive to insects. When I gave up soft drinks, two things happened. I lost ten pounds. I got bugged by insects less. Many insects see infrared, so anything that raises your temperature, even slightly, makes you more visible—especially to mosquitoes. Sugar also makes you smell different, and any insect normally attracted to nectar will be attracted to you (also mosquitoes.) That high pitched whine you hear is not your tinnitus …
maggijoseph Premium Member over 4 years ago
Jules seems to be an unusally long-lived July bug! I’ve not known any to amke it back for a second visit.
Code the Enforcer over 4 years ago
To the July Bug: " Not sayin’ ya’ gotta go home, but ya’ CAN’T stay HERE!! "
willie_mctell over 4 years ago
Evil, pure evil.
Zuria Premium Member over 4 years ago
Escalate from pat, pat to FLICK!
knight1192a over 4 years ago
At that size, the bugzaper looks at it and runs for the hills. Maybe a golden mouse could help.
over 4 years ago
Jules is not to be messed with.
herrdoktorpangloss over 4 years ago
Not to be confused with the cricket in the wall…
Code the Enforcer over 4 years ago
The hat and goggles? … The July Bug has got a ’ Rocky the Flying Squirrel ’ vibe goin’ on !! :)
Daeder over 4 years ago
He’s a social media July bug; he generates a lot of buzz!
Andylit Premium Member over 4 years ago
He looks like Belushi in 1941.
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
I think it’s time to tell him to buzz of, on account of he’s bugging you.
Code the Enforcer over 4 years ago
All this hot weather and KITTIES! With that in mind, we’ll return to:
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof !! … (Brought to you by: The Tennessee Williams Authority!!)
Code the Enforcer over 4 years ago
It’s the CIA, dear! … We’ve been BUGGED!! " :)
Code the Enforcer over 4 years ago
Reminds me of ’ June Bug ’ by the B-52’s! … OH! … It’s just a COSMIC THING !! ;)
Kitsrulz53 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I can’t sing. I sound like a frog. interesting? I joined the Navy in 78 when 25. Ground Support Equipment. Not sure how interesting that is. I have a3 yr old rescue named Charlie (the fosterer called him Bronson) He has a tipped ear & nips less than he used to so I think we’re doing ok. He loves his birdie toy
GarrettDavidson over 3 years ago
brrzzzzzheeheebonkbonkbonkbonk!