Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 2,404 Posted May 12, 2011 I stepped outside and it sounds like there's an alien spaceship in the woods. They're HERE! It's the cicadas. Noicy bugs! Cicadas Google - Cicadas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE 1,692 Posted May 12, 2011 I remember the hordes of cicadas back in 1998. They are the same brood of magicicadas (brood 19 if you care) again this year. They are neither as numerous or as noisy here in Middle Tennessee as they were at this point in 1998. How is it down in North Alabama? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cypress Sun 1,913 Posted May 12, 2011 Went to Ohio when the 17 year locust were out, ALOT worse than love bugs.........didn't eat the paint off of your vehicle though. Loud ain't the word for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 2,404 Posted May 12, 2011 I remember the hordes of cicadas back in 1998. They are the same brood of magicicadas (brood 19 if you care) again this year. They are neither as numerous or as noisy here in Middle Tennessee as they were at this point in 1998. How is it down in North Alabama? J. Mark, they don't seem as noisy here in North Alabama either. But they are noisy enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 3,375 Posted May 12, 2011 We've got about six weeks of the noise and scraping 'em of of the windshield to look forward to. Put cheesecloth on your young plants and wear ear plugs when they get intense! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE 1,692 Posted May 12, 2011 I have my pellet gun out and am practicing my wing shooting after work. When they take to the air hitting them is a bit challenging and I am shooting no better than about 4 hits out of 10. On the trees, they are sitting cicadas LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tennessee Stud, SASS# 43634 Life Posted May 12, 2011 Just heard on the news that us down here in South Tennessee have more cicadas this year... than back in 1998. Reporter mentioned that most of the cicadas was driven off from the northern part of Tennessee 'cause of some crazy-a$$ madman shootin' at 'em with a pellet gun. ts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 2,404 Posted May 12, 2011 I have my pellet gun out and am practicing my wing shooting after work. When they take to the air hitting them is a bit challenging and I am shooting no better than about 4 hits out of 10. On the trees, they are sitting cicadas LOL WOW J. Mark! That's good! Maybe you ought to change your alias to "Buggun Cicada." Your pal, Birdgun Quail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 1,707 Posted May 12, 2011 I've got tinnitus and hear those buggers 24/7 no matter where I am. Sometimes I can't hear the real ones. Did someone on TV say, "Stay tuned for the 10:00 nudes?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt McCloud, SASS #65003L 0 Posted May 12, 2011 Hey Birdgun! Are you telling me they are worse than those bull frogs y'all have down there. After the Georgia State at the River Bend Club I stayed a night with friends at Sandy Hills Georgia just on the north side of Atlanta and while sitting poolside as the sun went down them bull frogs started up. Couldn't hear yourself think!! Are them Cicadas worse than that??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 2,404 Posted May 12, 2011 Here's what these Cicadas sound like. Turn your volumn up to MAX! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 2,404 Posted May 12, 2011 Hey Birdgun! Are you telling me they are worse than those bull frogs y'all have down there. After the Georgia State at the River Bend Club I stayed a night with friends at Sandy Hills Georgia just on the north side of Atlanta and while sitting poolside as the sun went down them bull frogs started up. Couldn't hear yourself think!! Are them Cicadas worse than that??? Colt, they can give the old bulls a run for their money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt McCloud, SASS #65003L 0 Posted May 12, 2011 I got myself some of those fancy custom molded ear plugs!!! They work real good!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cypress Sun 1,913 Posted May 12, 2011 Hey Birdgun! Are you telling me they are worse than those bull frogs y'all have down there. After the Georgia State at the River Bend Club I stayed a night with friends at Sandy Hills Georgia just on the north side of Atlanta and while sitting poolside as the sun went down them bull frogs started up. Couldn't hear yourself think!! Are them Cicadas worse than that??? Heck, them bull frogs are music to my ears. You can always tell when something not right........they shut up.........all of 'em, at once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE 1,692 Posted May 13, 2011 WOW J. Mark! That's good! Maybe you ought to change your alias to "Buggun Cicada." Your pal, Birdgun Quail This is the west, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend. (Being the first liar in this group, I don't stand a chance) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 370 Posted May 13, 2011 Sounds better than Dog Day Mark though........on the other hand thats not a bad alias. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulp, SASS#28319 226 Posted May 13, 2011 I remember shooting at Rabbit Ridge when the cicadas were at peak performance. It sounded like some type of high pitched machinery, coming from everywhere. I even asked a local what kind of factory was makin' all the noise. The 13 year brood is peaking here right now, maybe a bit past peak. 13 years ago, the 13 year brood and the 17 year brood all peaked at the same time. You could hear them while driving down the road at 65 and the windows up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deja Vous 0 Posted May 13, 2011 I stepped outside and it sounds like there's an alien spaceship in the woods. They're HERE! It's the cicadas. Noicy bugs! Cicadas Google - Cicadas let me take care of that for you.. for the price of a two way ticket and a let me borrow you shotgun ... lol i will shoot all i can hit.. lol.. Okay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long Branch Louie 2 Posted May 13, 2011 Don't know how far South they've got, but I don't mind the cicadas, it's the stink bugs that are driving me nuts. Pesticides won't kill them and you don't want to squash 'em. Only good news I've found is that nicotine will kill them, so if you soak tobacco in water, strain it and spray your garden plants, it will keep them from ruining your vegetables.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 2,404 Posted May 13, 2011 let me take care of that for you.. for the price of a two way ticket and a let me borrow you shotgun ... lol i will shoot all i can hit.. lol.. Okay? Okay! But remember, they're noisy rascals! Now for that two way ticket. Where should that ticket take you to and back to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 370 Posted May 13, 2011 What I like to watch is the Cicada Killer Wasp take em out in flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,579 Posted May 13, 2011 Rumor has it that SASS Central is planning on a Cicada Baptist category this summer. Shot with an early model pellet gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long Branch Louie 2 Posted May 13, 2011 Rumor has it that SASS Central is planning on a Cicada Baptist category this summer. Shot with an early model pellet gun. I think they shelved that idea Badger, because the stink bugs wanted a Jehovia's Witness Wild Bunch Catagory and they got turned down.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deja Vous 0 Posted May 13, 2011 Okay! But remember, they're noisy rascals! Now for that two way ticket. Where should that ticket take you to and back to? I dunno surprise me.. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon Phil Noonon 0 Posted May 13, 2011 Remember back in '98 taking my mother to the cementery on Memorial Weekend. She was pretty stove up by that time, 88 years, and could only naviagate so far onto the grounds. I had to advance on to the various tombstones to place the flowers for her. The cicadas were so loud they drowned out her verbal instructions to me on how to place the flowers, as if I was incapable of doing it without her help. I remember laughing to myself at the time, when I looked at mom I couldn't hear a word she was saying, only her lips moving. Good memories! Deacon Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 2,404 Posted May 13, 2011 I dunno surprise me.. lol Well, okay Ms Deja... Here's your free ticket. Deja Vous' Free Ticket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-BAR #18287 4,125 Posted May 13, 2011 fill a bag with 'em and go fishing in a farm pond. The bass will go nuts!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
