I moved into my new apartment October of 2007. Since I moved in during the fall season, I never thought anything of having a marsh literally located within 30 feet of the back of my apartment. Now that it'* spring, there are crickets out and dear lord let me tell you that they are LOUD at night. I kid you not if I walk out my back door onto the patio they're just about deafening. Really hurts the ears. I totally looked over that when moving into an apartment with "protected wetlands" directly behind it. Ear plugs anyone? haha.


The sad thing is that I'm watching TV when I filmed that. If you turn it up you can hear it in the background. It'* at 1/4 volume, and only about five feet behind me facing TOWARD me. Can barely hear it huh? LOL. I've also gotta get orkin out here because I have ants coming up between the wall and carpet behind my computer desk. I have no idea where they're coming from, but I see probably one scurrying across my desk every half hour or so. Pretty annoying.

strange. crickets don't usually chirp until its hot out.


usually the hotter the louder.

You mean... it'* going to get LOUDER?! I'm in for a real treat.. it'* only 45* out right now.

yup

I have 2 ponds in my backyard. So multiply your crickets by 4 and you have what I have. But seriously after awhile you won't notice it to bad. It'* really kind of soothing on a warm night with the window open and crickets chirping....I cant wait for summer

I had one in my basement last week and it drove me insane..... i cant even imagine

I agree, but I also think it is a personal thing, not universal. :P

i have so many of those sobs in my basement they drive me nuts!

ok since you dont want to hear nature, lets drive semi'* back and forth outside your apartment all night. that should sound much better!