Cicadas are coming: What to expect from the new rising broods
Award-winning entymologist Dr. Sam Ramsey from the University of Colorado Boulder talks about the concurrent emergence of two generations of cicadas.
Award-winning entymologist Dr. Sam Ramsey from the University of Colorado Boulder talks about the concurrent emergence of two generations of cicadas.
These bugs would normally be swarming Florida right now. But they’ve vanished
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Reptile rendezvous takes place at North Riverside Park Mall
Good Day Chicago gets up close and person with some reptiles. You have the chance to do just that today at the North Riverside Mall at 11 a.m. We are getting a sneak peek this morning thanks to Colin Langenderfer, Mike Levins, co-founders of Crosstown Exotics.
Good Day Chicago gets up close and person with some reptiles. You have the chance to do just that today at the North Riverside Mall at 11 a.m. We are getting a sneak peek this morning thanks to Colin Langenderfer, Mike Levins, co-founders of Crosstown Exotics.
When will the cicadas emerge in Chicago area?
Emily Wahls breaks down when we might see the cicadas in the Chicago area.
Emily Wahls breaks down when we might see the cicadas in the Chicago area.
Cicada sculptures swarm Chicago area as artistic tribute to emergent insects
In a few short weeks, the Chicago area will be buzzing with two broods of cicadas, emerging after years underground. But look out, because there is another brood that will be making itself at home this summer.
In a few short weeks, the Chicago area will be buzzing with two broods of cicadas, emerging after years underground. But look out, because there is another brood that will be making itself at home this summer.
'Cicada Parade-a': Sculptures swarm Chicago area as artistic tribute to emergent insects
Look out – there is another brood that will be making itself at home in the city and suburbs this summer.
Look out – there is another brood that will be making itself at home in the city and suburbs this summer.
How to keep cicadas out of your yard and protect your plants
While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.
While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.
'Cicada Parade-a': Sculptures swarm Chicago area
In a few short weeks, the Chicago area will be buzzing with two broods of cicadas, emerging after years underground. But look out, because there is another brood that will be making itself at home this summer.
In a few short weeks, the Chicago area will be buzzing with two broods of cicadas, emerging after years underground. But look out, because there is another brood that will be making itself at home this summer.
Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week, study finds
Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.
Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.
Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
Free entry to all national parks offered for National Park Week 2024 – what to know
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Cicada emergence anticipation spurs merchandise craze
The countdown is on until cicada emergence and their upcoming arrival has a lot of people buzzing, so much so that there's now even merch to go along with it.
The countdown is on until cicada emergence and their upcoming arrival has a lot of people buzzing, so much so that there's now even merch to go along with it.
Cicada invasion looms as concerns rise over noise impact on hearing
As we get ready for cicada season, one thing is for certain, it's going to be loud in some areas. But just how much of an impact will all that noise have on our hearing?
As we get ready for cicada season, one thing is for certain, it's going to be loud in some areas. But just how much of an impact will all that noise have on our hearing?
How loud do cicadas get?
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
When will the swarm of cicadas emerge in Chicago?
With the warmer temperatures in and around Chicago this weekend, you may be wondering how soon it will be until “Cicada-geddon" occurs.
With the warmer temperatures in and around Chicago this weekend, you may be wondering how soon it will be until “Cicada-geddon" occurs.
When will the cicadas emerge in Illinois?
Everyone is talking about the cicadas and the incoming swarm. Meteorologist Emily Wahls has come up with a 'Cicada-cast' to predict the date. Here's what we know.
Everyone is talking about the cicadas and the incoming swarm. Meteorologist Emily Wahls has come up with a 'Cicada-cast' to predict the date. Here's what we know.
Cicadas set to make loud arrival in Chicago area, residents urged to take precautions
With “Cicada-geddon" just weeks away, residents are bracing for the impending invasion while considering measures to deter the pests from lingering.
With “Cicada-geddon" just weeks away, residents are bracing for the impending invasion while considering measures to deter the pests from lingering.
Chicago area prepares for 'Cicada-geddon' as rare double dose of noisy pests descends
With ?Cicada-geddon" just weeks away, residents are bracing for the impending invasion while considering measures to deter the pests from lingering.
With ?Cicada-geddon" just weeks away, residents are bracing for the impending invasion while considering measures to deter the pests from lingering.
Diving into the world of sea turtles with Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about sea turtles.
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about sea turtles.