WxUSAF Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Based on the tracking website, they're starting to emerge south of the Potomac. Anyone seen/heard some yet? I've got nada in Columbia so far, but imagine we're only a few days to a week away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinBaltimore Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Based on the tracking website, they're starting to emerge south of the Potomac. Anyone seen/heard some yet? I've got nada in Columbia so far, but imagine we're only a few days to a week away. I didn't think Columbia was an area to be affected by this Brood? From the maps I've seen it's southern Md and South of DC then into Easter and central PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 What I don't understand from this map is whether the areas are exclusive. Is there any reason why you couldn't have two broods in the same area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Based on the tracking website, they're starting to emerge south of the Potomac. Anyone seen/heard some yet? I've got nada in Columbia so far, but imagine we're only a few days to a week away. Do they eat stink bugs by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinBaltimore Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 What I don't understand from this map is whether the areas are exclusive. Is there any reason why you couldn't have two broods in the same area? I think the broods are exclusive for the most part, though a few may appear in different areas. From everything I have read though it's exclusive to the areas on the map. If that's the case the Baltimore area shouldn't see much at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 I didn't think Columbia was an area to be affected by this Brood? From the maps I've seen it's southern Md and South of DC then into Easter and central PA. Hmmm...didn't know that. I hope you're right. Do they eat stink bugs by any chance? God I wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Damn Im on the line for X and II. Havent seen any yet here. Think I saw one at IAD yesterday but could have been an Emerald Bore Ash bug, I just squashed when I saw it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 None where I am, and like someone said, it's probably mostly southern MD anyways...... maybe DC if they're lucky. Posted this on DBM, though it seems like Baltimore may get it if this map is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Damn Im on the line for X and II. Havent seen any yet here. Think I saw one at IAD yesterday but could have been an Emerald Bore Ash bug, I just squashed when I saw it Brood X was incredible back in '04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Brood X was incredible back in '04. Yep, we got crushed up there. MY dog must have eaten about half a million of them on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I remember 2004 was madness in NOVA. Driving towards Ashburn from Tysons on Rt 7 was crazy. Entire trees and grassy areas were one huge black moving mass of bugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 These are some god awful maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 These are some god awful maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 They aren't that bad - I have seen much much worse posted on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 They aren't that bad - I have seen much much worse posted on this forum Guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 There were thousands out in one area of Springfield I was in yesterday. It's a good thing nature carpet bombs them over an area cause the number that die from cars, birds and squirrels is impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Haven't seen a single cicada, but have seen a good number of ash beetles. Certainly can't miss those things.....great color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 It's interesting on the Brood distribution map above, that some broods are separated into 2 parts in more than one area. You have Brood II separated by X and 2 parts of XIV is separated by hundreds of miles. I was just wondering why that could be. Do Cicadas fly very far when they emerge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 They aren't that bad - I have seen much much worse posted on this forum True. Most snow maps are pitiful. Ellinwood is the exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 If we get them, the dog wil just snarkle them up. After a while, ya just get used to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunny23 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Do they eat stink bugs by any chance? Praying mantis for stink bugs....you can order egg cases online and each each case has about 100-500 bugs. This is my first year trying them but they are supposed to work. Fingers are crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhotoGuy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Can't wait for the nonstop media coverage on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyS Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I think the broods are exclusive for the most part, though a few may appear in different areas. From everything I have read though it's exclusive to the areas on the map. If that's the case the Baltimore area shouldn't see much at allI believe that's correct. I've been in the same house (about five miles east of Dulles Airport) since 1985, and remember the Brood X cicadas from both 1987 and 2004 very well. However, I don't recall seeing any of the Brood II cicadas the last time they appeared in 1996. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 There is brood overlap. I've been seeing holes in the ground for weeks now, but no calls yet. I hope it's half as cool as 2004... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 2004 was awesome...there were cicadas everywhere....even just walking downtown was a crunchfest on the sidewalk.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattskiva Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 We had them here starting about a week and a half ago (near Aldie). Some of my bushes in the back are covered in them. However, nothing like the broods I remember in the past - there are a few hundred out back, but presumably they have not all come out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 We had them here starting about a week and a half ago (near Aldie). Some of my bushes in the back are covered in them. However, nothing like the broods I remember in the past - there are a few hundred out back, but presumably they have not all come out yet. I don't think this brood is a big deal...I don't really recall 1996 being a big deal....2004 kind of ruined my friend's outdoor wedding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLPressure Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I lived in Lake Ridge, PW county back when brood II last emerged in '96. They were everywhere down there. I worked in Fairfax county, just south of Alexandria off of route 1 . Driving from home to work there was a definite demarcation line about midway through Ft. Belvoir. Plenty to the south. None to the north. Another thing to consider is that a lot of trees that were around 17 years ago aren't around anymore. Kind of obvious but often overlooked. I bet numbers at Ft. Belvoir are way down this time around. The chocolate covered ones taste like a Nestles Crunch Bar. Easy to cook up. Just remove the wings and legs. Dip them in melted chocolate and let cool. Munch away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 There is brood overlap. Would they call that...inbrooding? I haven't seen an outbreak nearly as bad as 1991 in central PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRanger Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 is "Cicada" the next TWC winter storm? looks like most of MD is getting X inches, with lollies of XIX scattered in eastern VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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