[Dixielandjazz] What about Low notes?

[billsharp]

I just played a gig where the tuba player said that it has been shown 
that very low frequencies can kill cockroaches.  Where in god's name 
does that type of statement come from? Is this one of those "urban 
myths"?     Does anyone else out there in DJML Land have any info 
regarding low frequencies, and it's effect on insects?  If the 
cockroach theory is true, then why aren't the "cockroaches" who drive 
those cars around with the over-amplified bass thumpers dying behind 
the wheel?  This could possibly be a whole new area of employment for 
tuba players.  When not gigging,  they could be working for Orkin.  (As 
an aside .  . . .Interestingly enough, my spell-check does not 
recognize the word gigging). . . Hmmmmm,

Are there any tuba players out there with cockroaches in their 
residence? If so, this would promptly dispel the notion.  Or, perhaps 
you possibly haven't played the right low tones and need to do some 
experimenting of your own.

Did Maynard have cockroaches?,,, perhaps his high notes had the same 
effect.