"2024 Cicadapocalypse: Unprecedented Emergence of Broods Set to Impact Multiple States"

In 2024, two broods of cicadas, Brood XIX and Brood XIII, are set to emerge in multiple states across the Southeast and Midwest, with an overlap in Illinois and Indiana. Brood XIX has a 13-year life cycle and will emerge in 14 states, while Brood XIII, with a 17-year life cycle, will emerge in five Midwestern states. Once above ground, cicadas will mate, lay eggs, and die within about five weeks. These insects are not harmful to humans or pets and can provide environmental benefits, such as being a food source for predators and improving soil quality.