rcl Posted May 12, 2004 Posted May 12, 2004 Do you think that the BROOD X cicadas coming soon (and some already here) will effect the geocaching this summer? Do any of you plan to go out despite the cicadas, or are they going to keep some of you homebound? Quote
+Quest Master Posted May 12, 2004 Posted May 12, 2004 Why? They're ugly and noisy but they don't bite and they won't be around for very long. Quote
+The Leprechauns Posted May 12, 2004 Posted May 12, 2004 If they drive the muggles out of the parks so we don't have to sneak around to find the caches, then may God bless the cicadas. Quote
+Brianslost Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 How could it be worse than multi-flora rose? Quote
+TeamK-9 Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 Yah, other than being slightly annoying they're not bad at all. They're about along the lines of ticks, but cicadas don't have any of the nasty side effects that ticks do... Quote
+JMBella Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 I'm looking forward to it. I hear there pretty tastey too. I'm thinking of having a Cicada Roast Geocaching Event. To log it as a find you have to eat cicadas. Quote
mortonfox Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 (edited) Wouldn't it be great if cicadas ate ticks? Interesting idea. Is there anything out there that eats ticks? Edit: Never mind. I found out that parasitic wasps, wolf spiders and guinea fowl feed on ticks. Edited May 13, 2004 by stayfloopy Quote
+robert Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 Never mind. I found out that parasitic wasps, wolf spiders and guinea fowl feed on ticks. where can I get some of those to keep in my backpack? Quote
+The Frantic Cachers Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 I would definately have the cicadas every year over the tick infestation Quote
+avroair Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 Why? They're ugly and noisy but they don't bite and they won't be around for very long. Why? They're ugly and noisy but they don't bite and they won't be around for very long. Are you talking about Cicadas or Geocachers? Cause i know a couple of cachers who do bite Quote
+wvcoalcat Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 I think I'm going to collect as many cicada "shells" as I can and use them as micro containers. They'll stick to anything wooden. Cicada Cache - Hike twenty miles along the Allegheny Trail to a large stand of Oaks. Cache is at eye level on a 24" Red Oak. Bring your own pencil to sign log. Quote
+Doc-Dean Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 I think I'm going to collect as many cicada "shells" as I can and use them as micro containers. They'll stick to anything wooden. Cicada Cache - Hike twenty miles along the Allegheny Trail to a large stand of Oaks. Cache is at eye level on a 24" Red Oak. Bring your own pencil to sign log. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that its been done already... Quote
+wvcoalcat Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 Doc-Dean I agree with you one hundred percent. Bet we don't have to wait a week ro find out. Quote
+protocoldroid Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 i've heard about the cicadas a couple times this spring, on the internet only... ...anyone know what kind of range they have? curious if they're up in the adirondacks or the white/green mountains in nh/vt (respectively)? Quote
+The BeeGees Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 I think I'm going to collect as many cicada "shells" as I can and use them as micro containers. They'll stick to anything wooden. Cicada Cache - Hike twenty miles along the Allegheny Trail to a large stand of Oaks. Cache is at eye level on a 24" Red Oak. Bring your own pencil to sign log. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that its been done already... Hmmmmm ........... I wonder Quote
+OurWoods Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 i've heard about the cicadas a couple times this spring, on the internet only... ...anyone know what kind of range they have? curious if they're up in the adirondacks or the white/green mountains in nh/vt (respectively)? This map supposedly show the areas where the cicadas will emerge. Taken from this website. Quote
+CTgeocacher (CTg) Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 I'm looking forward to it. I hear there pretty tastey too. I'm thinking of having a Cicada Roast Geocaching Event. To log it as a find you have to eat cicadas. "What do they taste like? Periodical cicadas are best eaten when they are still white (teneral), and they taste like cold canned asparagus. Like all insects, cicadas have a good balance of vitamins, are low in fat, and the females are especially high in protein. They are also Atkins friendly!" Yummy! Rich Quote
+TeacherMatt Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 (edited) Here are some Recipes that I found this morning. Here is the address....it's not working for me here at home http://www.urhome.umd.edu/newsdesk/pdf/cicada%20recipes.PDF TM Edited May 13, 2004 by TeacherMatt Quote
+JMBella Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 I'm looking forward to it. I hear there pretty tasty too. I'm thinking of having a Cicada Roast Geocaching Event. To log it as a find you have to eat cicadas. "What do they taste like? Periodical cicadas are best eaten when they are still white (teneral), and they taste like cold canned asparagus. Like all insects, cicadas have a good balance of vitamins, are low in fat, and the females are especially high in protein. They are also Atkins friendly!" Yummy! Rich I would just sauté them in butter, onion and garlic. Everything tastes good that way. Quote
+JMBella Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 (edited) Here are some Recipes that I found this morning. Here is the address....it's not working for me here at home http://www.urhome.umd.edu/newsdesk/pdf/cicada%20recipes.PDF TM Here's a snip from the first recipe I read. Marinate cicadas, alive That is so messed up. Some of those recipes look really good. I will eat cicadas this summer! Edited May 14, 2004 by JMBella Quote
Bluehook Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 (edited) I've seen some media on the coming of the cicadas. But, being that there are so many different broods, their emergence has become unsystematic, we experience cicadas every year at this time. Why such a big deal this year? Can anyone fill me in? Is it a particular subspecies or something? Any entomologists here? Edited May 14, 2004 by Bluehook Quote
+The Frantic Cachers Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 This year this specific brood occurs approximately every 17 years and I think is the largest. I remember back in the late 80's the last time they were everywhere. Everytime the door to the house opened one would get it even after you cleared the screen door of about 10 of em. Quote
Cracker. Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 At least we have these: http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLanding...cada_killer.htm We had some of these nest in our eaves a few years ago. They were HUGE! I found a couple dead ones, which measured 2 1/2" and 2 5/8" long... When I first saw one, it buzzed by me while I was walking in the backyard, and I thought it was a hummingbird.... Quote
+briansnat Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 Everything you wanted to know about cicadas but was afraid to ask. Quote
+Team DEMP Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 I have poor hearing and Tinnitus so I always hear cicadas, even in complete silence. Quote
+The Frantic Cachers Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 (edited) At least we have these: http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLanding...cada_killer.htm We had some of these nest in our eaves a few years ago. They were HUGE! I found a couple dead ones, which measured 2 1/2" and 2 5/8" long... When I first saw one, it buzzed by me while I was walking in the backyard, and I thought it was a hummingbird.... When I was a caddy when I was younger, the golf course I worked on would actually import those in because the insects they would feed on would harm the golf course (preety sure they eat more than cicadas). They are also mostly hrmless to people. We would walk through swarms of them and they wouldnot touch you. As for the Cicadas, You could watch them kill them in mid flight....prettty cool. Edited May 14, 2004 by The Frantic Cachers Quote
+Alan2 Posted May 14, 2004 Posted May 14, 2004 I have...Tinnitus so I always hear cicadas, even in complete silence. Me too. alan Quote
+Team Shibby Posted May 15, 2004 Posted May 15, 2004 Here are some Recipes that I found this morning. I just don't get it...The are plenty of delicious healthy snacks in the world, why on earth does anyone in their right mind eat bugs!!! You laugh...I stopped watching FEAR FACTOR the first time I seen them eating these monster hissing cockaroaches!! Kar of TS!! Quote
ucmike Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 saw an article this morning on line somewhere about a guy who ended up in the hospital after eating 30 garlic and butter sauteed cicadas. he found the recipe in an article. turns out people with allergies to shellfish and some other foods may have reactions. this guy broke out in hives. stick to whats in the fridge. (i crack myself up, i have 24 nightcrawlers in my fridge left over from weekend fishing) Quote
+Mopar Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I have...Tinnitus so I always hear cicadas, even in complete silence. Me too. alan me three Quote
+Mickey225 Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 Well this past weekend, I was caching in MD with my best friend AliceInWonderland, and we ran in a TON of them. I wasn't too freaked out by them, but AIW just wanted to get the heck out of there!!! As long as you go to a newish park, you won't run into them. But they were just hanging around. Left my camera phone back at the house, so I didn't grab a picture of one... oh well... maybe some other time... or maybe not! LOL Quote
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