Cicadas Overrun Bridgewater Residence

Cicadas have come out of hibernation after 17 years underground — and one resident is finding himself infested.

Shad Ronayne said his home at the corner of Tilton and Carteret roads is infested, unlike the neighboring houses in his section of Bridgewater.

Ronayne said that, to him, the cicadas covering his home, car and mailbox seems to be on a scale of "plague-like proportions."

The cicadas, known as the East Coast II brood, are emerging through June along the eastern seaboard. The pests are taking advantage of the recent warm weather, as they emerge after the ground temperature hits 64 degrees, spend roughly a week molting, then start to buzz about neighborhoods.

Bridgewater is no stranger to pesky creatures of late. A Martinsville neighborhood was with exasperated residents counting more than 100 swirling around homes.  

While Ronayne has no obvious tactic to scare away the cicadas, the Martinsville residents were able to shoo away vultures by hanging an effigy from a tree. 

So, Bridgewater, are you in the same situation? Are you dealing with a cicada infestation? Post your own photos here!