I just saw this article about the Cicada Invasion. They are expected to be out in force next month and a half. As many as 1.5 million per acre. 'We are trying to plan a trip for June till July 4th in the Shanandoah Valley when we read this article. YIKES. :EWill this (or should this) change yours or our plans? Anyone camped in this before?

I remember the last CICADA invasion here - Wasn't all that bad but did find many here coming out of the ground in places...Hard to believe that has been 17 years already Roy Ken

Ugly buggers and noisy too.They wreaked havoc on my peach trees when I lived in S. Illinois.Ovipositors cut into branch twigs to deposit eggs. Once the fruit starts to grow the increased weight snapped a lot of branches that were weakened by the incision.

There is no cause for alarm whatever. They do not bite or sting, they are just big and noisy. And yes, bazillions per acre. The birds love 'em, as do many other species. Rich source of protein. Edible by humans, too, if you're of a mind. So go, camp, enjoy the great outdoors.

Enjoy the trip.. take ear plugs... and lots of birds to view.like already said.. it been 17 Years ... ALREADY!!!!!!!!!

Do a google search on Brood V Cicadas. You will see that brood V will not be anywhere near the Shenandoa Valley

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WTP-GC
Explorer
Apr 15, 2016
Nature happens when you go camping. If you don't want nature, don't go camping.
MrWizard
Moderator
Apr 14, 2016
when i was kid, we called them jar Flys
i have No idea why, but that was it
and there are some every year
the huge birth cycle ? is the only they time that is massive
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Apr 14, 2016
You will be OK.
dbonney
Explorer
Apr 14, 2016
Do a google search on Brood V Cicadas. You will see that brood V will not be anywhere near the Shenandoa Valley
Chuck_thehammer
Explorer
Apr 14, 2016
Enjoy the trip.. take ear plugs... and lots of birds to view.

like already said.. it been 17 Years ... ALREADY!!!!!!!!!
naturist
Nomad
Apr 14, 2016
There is no cause for alarm whatever. They do not bite or sting, they are just big and noisy. And yes, bazillions per acre. The birds love 'em, as do many other species. Rich source of protein. Edible by humans, too, if you're of a mind. So go, camp, enjoy the great outdoors.
dewey02
Explorer II
Apr 14, 2016
Ugly buggers and noisy too.
They wreaked havoc on my peach trees when I lived in S. Illinois.
Ovipositors cut into branch twigs to deposit eggs. Once the fruit starts to grow the increased weight snapped a lot of branches that were weakened by the incision.
RoyB
Explorer II
Apr 14, 2016
I remember the last CICADA invasion here - Wasn't all that bad but did find many here coming out of the ground in places...

Hard to believe that has been 17 years already

Roy Ken

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