"Trillions of Cicadas: The 2024 Invasion and Hypersexual Behavior"
Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge in 17 U.S. states in May 2024, with two broods making a simultaneous comeback for the first time in 221 years. Despite their large numbers, experts assure that cicadas are relatively harmless to humans, plants, and crops. Homeowners are advised to take precautions to protect young trees and shrubs from cicada activity, such as using mesh netting or foil barriers. Additionally, encouraging predators like birds to enter the garden could help keep cicada numbers down. The loud mating calls of cicadas are expected to exceed 100 decibels, and their emergence will span across 14 states.
