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Cicadas expected to start singing in mid May From Daniel Wilson, Storm Alert Center Kentucky will soon experience the coming of Brood 14 of 17-year periodical cicadas this spring that are known for their red eyes and loud singing and this is expected to be middle May across most of Central and Eastern Kentucky. According to the University of Kentucky, we will begin seeing this rare brood of cicadas when the soil warms to the mid-60s, about the same time you start to see iris blooms. When they do come, experts say they are not harmful to humans, pets or wildlife, as they do not bite or sting. While some may compare cicadas to locusts, they do not swarm and cause massive plant damage. Local wildlife, such as snakes, foxes and turkeys, will benefit from the extra protein provided by the cicadas. In addition to the many nymph exoskeleton shells left behind on tree trunks and nearby objects, the adult cicadas' sound will be difficult to avoid and can be deafening. Protecting trees and shrubs - While using insecticides may be less costly, the safest and most effective way to prevent tree and shrub damage is by using cicada netting, which prevents females from laying their eggs. Netting is suggested for use on new and smaller trees: oak, apple, arborvitae, ash, beech, berry and grape vines, crab apple, cherry, dogwood, hickory, holly, maple, lilacs, magnolia, peach, pear, rose bushes, and willows. It should be installed when the cicadas begin to sing, about mid-May for most of the area. Trees that are established in the landscape -- too tall to net for most people -- will grow throughout the egg-laying period. CREDIT: University of Kentucky This story was posted on 2025-05-12 01:07:15
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