Not to worry. As Moose says they'll probably be gone for a long time
after this year. See life cycle here <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicada>
Chuck Norcutt
Moose wrote:
> Willie Wonka wrote:
>> <snip moaning & groaning>.
>>
>> I am willing to sacrifice all I have now just to live in a place without
>> cicadas. Please, let me know if such a place exists anymore.
>
> West Coast. Possibly most of the American West. I don't believe I've
> ever seen or heard a cicada.
>
>> I thought that I was immune in RI, this is the first time I hear them since
>> we moved six years ago. Oh, yea and the five minutes commute too...
>>
>> Anyone wants to take a guess how they showed up here?
>>
>
> They followed you! :-)
>
> ====================
>
> Their life cycle is probably 17 years in RI. There are probably broods
> on a few different cycles , but in any given area, there may be several
> years with no adults out making noise.
>
> Moose
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