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.

'Cicada Parade-a': Sculptures swarm Chicago area
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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.

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.

Father-daughter 202 million-year-old fossil find could be largest prehistoric marine reptile

Ruby, then 11, and her father, Justin Reynolds, found the first piece of the second jawbone in May 2020. Experts have identified the bones as belonging to a newly discovered species of prehistoric marine reptile that would have measured 65-feet long.

Cicada emergence anticipation spurs merchandise craze
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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
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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.

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.

When will the cicadas emerge in Illinois?
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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.