Cicadas in NJ (Jersey City, Union, Berkeley Heights: 2013, college, live in)

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by trotter456

What the life expectancy?!?!

Their life expectancy is 17 years, the longest of any insects.
However, only a very small part of that 17 years is spent above ground.

[trotter456]

Originally Posted by Retriever

Their life expectancy is 17 years, the longest of any insects.
However, only a very small part of that 17 years is spent above ground.

Ok rephrase...relocating to bridgewater in 4 weeks. Should they be underground by then?!?!

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by trotter456

Ok rephrase...relocating to bridgewater in 4 weeks. Should they be underground by then?!?!

More than likely...yes.
However, not every brood emerges at the same time.
But, given the prediction for VERY hot temperatures over the next few days, I would bet on a rapid emergence of these critters, followed by a burrowing into the soil near the roots of your trees.

[trotter456]

I have horrifying images of my little 5lb chiawawa coming in from outside covered with them. Ugh!!

[tiggywink]

There are tons in Westfield. Trees and fences covered with them.

[brokenaperture]

Originally Posted by nybbler

I've got some Bud they can have, because the novelty of a falling-down drunk cicada appeals to me, but I'm drawing the line at the good stuff.

I back it. Maybe even some tall boys of Steel Reserve to go easier on the wallet and really rustle their wings. Just stay away from my IPAs, damn kids, I mean cicadas...

[TylerJAX]

I used to freak people out with their shells when I was kid.

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by trotter456

I have horrifying images of my little 5lb chiawawa coming in from outside covered with them. Ugh!!

A "Chiawawa"?
Is that a Chia Pet that was purchased at a Wawa convenience store?

If you want a small, intelligent pet, I recommend the breed of dog named, Chihuahua.

Here is a link that will give you some information on these loyal little dogs:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chihuahua_(dog)

[Hal Jalikeakick]

Originally Posted by tiggywink

There are tons in Westfield. Trees and fences covered with them.

indeed. they are like crack to my dog, he goes crazy trying to eat them. he just sits by the door all day whining to go outside. very gross.

[DarkWolf]

Originally Posted by Hal Jalikeakick

indeed. they are like crack to my dog, he goes crazy trying to eat them. he just sits by the door all day whining to go outside. very gross.

There healthy , full of protein...so let him eat them...