A Massive ‘Cicada-Geddon’ Is Coming!
April 2, 2024 12:52PM CDT
Close-up of cicada
A Massive ‘Cicada-Geddon’ Is Coming!
Get ready for some loud buzzing this spring and summer – the ‘Cicada-geddon’ is upon us! Two major cicada broods – one that hatches every 13 years and one that hatches every 17 years – will be emerging at the same time this year. That hasn’t happened since 1803 – when Thomas Jefferson was president. The 13-year Brood XIX will emerge over a large chunk of the U.S., while the 17-year Brood XIII will mostly swarm the Midwest. Cicadas typically begin hatching in late April and continue into early June.
Are you a cicada fan, or do they gross you out?
