roosta Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 On 8/20/2013 at 8:54 PM, knotheads said: The magnetic field generated by the motors running draws them. If this were true, they would be attracted as soon as I turn the circular saw on, but in my experience it's only during the wood being cut that the flies swarm. As soon as the blade makes it through the wood, the flies disperse. I suppose it is fair to say that the saw is working harder when cutting the wood as opposed to spinning freely, which would generate more energy. I just kind of assumed it was more vibration or sound wave related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Something similar here in South Texas this time of year. It seems that love bugs are attracted to the grills and windshields of trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida MSL Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Cicadas have been doing suicide by circular saws here for years in Sunny Florida. I was a carpenter for 35 years and I always thought they were drawn in by either the pitch of the sound or vibration. If anyone knows if it’s either or neither please enlighten me, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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