OT: This summer is set to be Cicada Mania!

[DJ Spanky]

Two long term broods are due to hatch in the same season, Brood XIII (every 17 years) and Brood XIX (every 13 years). The last time this happened was in 1803. Perhaps this a portent of the end of days?

US to be inundated by swarm of cicadas for first time in over 200 years

 

[Scarlet Haze]

Also coming is the Brood XXX which is known to have a ravenous sexual appetite. They come every 125 years and the last time they were here the male versions attacked many female animals in their degraded lust. Keep your pets indoors as these cicadas are also know as giant predator cicadas (Cicadarium Lustus Gigantus) and can be as large as 8 to 12 inches. Cats and small dogs are no match for these critters.

 

[RUTGERS95]

221 years for this mix

get ready

 

[LeapinLou]

From Orkin.com:

Cicadas do not prey on other insects, are very unlikely to bite someone, do not suck blood, do not transmit any known diseases to people or animals and do not possess the type of mouthparts that enable them to consume the plants in your vegetable or flower gardens.
Once above ground, adults may feed on plant juices which can cause minimal damage to trees.

 

[JayDogSmooth]

Maybe their presidents will keep the spotted lantern flies away

 

[Zak57]

What brood did we have a few years ago? That was the most I've ever seen. Couldn't walk around Princeton with stepping on a few.

 

[Zimm80]

It’s going to be an interesting year to watch, from what some people are saying there will be much upheaval , disasters & everything else, some are even talking about solar flares or EMP attacks , one never knows but it’s always good to be prepared for an eventual emergency or disaster or whatever else may come our way ,,,,,

• You should avoid eating cicadas if you have a seafood allergy, the FDA warns.

 

[yesrutgers01]

For the first time, will be happy not to be at my previous house. We were loaded with Cicada Killers even in normal years.
One year- over 700 hills or hives or whatever you call them. An exterminator came out 6 times before getting rid of them.

 

[bac2therac]

What brood did we have a few years ago? That was the most I've ever seen. Couldn't walk around Princeton with stepping on a few.

That was Brood X

I dont think this projected cicada invasion will be seen too much in NJ

 

[Source]

What eats cicadas:

What eats cicadas?

What eats cicadas? A better question is: what doesn't eat cicadas? Pretty much every creature with a mouth will eat a cicada, given the chance. Even organisms without mouths like fungi will consume cicadas. People, pets, rodents, marsupials, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, arachnids -- virtually...

www.cicadamania.com

 

[DJ Spanky]

Maybe their presidents will keep the spotted lantern flies away

That really depends upon who they elect.

 

[JayDogSmooth]

That really depends upon who they elect.

Ahhh damn auto correct!

 

[CranfordKnight]

For the first time, will be happy not to be at my previous house. We were loaded with Cicada Killers even in normal years.
One year- over 700 hills or hives or whatever you call them. An exterminator came out 6 times before getting rid of them.

Had these for years. Exterminators are useless because they only kill the bugs and not the eggs, so they come back year after year. After much research and trial and error, I mark the burrows during the day, then use a powder duster to apply a mixture of boric acid and Delta Dust after 9 pm when the bugs have returned from their daily hunting. Kills the bugs and the eggs. Went from having hoards flying around all July a few years back to last year only seeing about 5 for about of week last year and then none.

 

[RUPete]

That really depends upon who they elect.

I won't support a candidate who refuses to take a position on spotted lantern flies.

 

[Bagarocks]

my neighborhood is gonna be ground zero for those doggon Cicada Wasps!!!

 

[DJ Spanky]

I won't support a candidate who refuses to take a position on spotted lantern flies.

Well the transinsectoids issue has become a real litmus test for most candidates.

 

[CERU00]

What brood did we have a few years ago? That was the most I've ever seen. Couldn't walk around Princeton with stepping on a few.

We had brood X., 17 year cycle in 2021. It was crazy here in Northern Delaware.

 

[RUScrew85]

Also coming is the Brood XXX which is known to have a ravenous sexual appetite. They come every 125 years and the last time they were here the male versions attacked many female animals in their degraded lust. Keep your pets indoors as these cicadas are also know as giant predator cicadas (Cicadarium Lustus Gigantus) and can be as large as 8 to 12 inches. Cats and small dogs are no match for these critters.

GTFO.

 

[RUScrew85]

Two long term broods are due to hatch in the same season, Brood XIII (every 17 years) and Brood XIX (every 13 years). The last time this happened was in 1803. Perhaps this a portent of the end of days?

US to be inundated by swarm of cicadas for first time in over 200 years

These bugs are gross.

 

[ashokan]

Just in time to vote.
Better not see any Cicada's at DMV

 

[jaydogsmooth1]

The 2013 cycle was pretty bad
Was working in Warren at the time and they were loud, and a few flew into me while walking outside
Good times

 

[coloradoknight]

Great opportunity for us flyfishers in the group

 

[Scarlet Haze]

Great opportunity for us flyfishers in the group

Rather than a rod and reel it's easier to just pick the cicadas up off the ground! Besides they may not bite your lure.

 

[Brisket and Bourbon]

Two long term broods are due to hatch in the same season, Brood XIII (every 17 years) and Brood XIX (every 13 years). The last time this happened was in 1803. Perhaps this a portent of the end of days?

US to be inundated by swarm of cicadas for first time in over 200 years

More importantly, what/who will media morons blame it on?!

 

[MGSA99]

Neither of these broods will be in New Jersey. Ground zero for this phenomenon will be Illinois and Missouri.

 

[Southern Gentleman]

They are not bad when fried properly.