Massive swarms of cicadas are emerging across several states, particularly affecting Illinois, where the phenomenon has been described as 'biblical' by biologist Gene Kritsky. This year marks the co-emergence of the 13-year Brood XIX and 17-year Brood XIII, an event not seen in over 220 years. The cicadas, numbering in the billions, are causing significant disruption, landing on trees, buildings, and even people, and have taken social media by storm. Homeowners are advised to take precautions to protect their properties from potential damage caused by the insects.
The most cicadas seen on land in over 220 years continue to emerge from underground, landing on trees and perching upon people's shirts, hats, and even faces. 😮 FULL STORY, GALLERY: https://t.co/c5VTbk2cRm https://t.co/K7YytH7Kcy
Earlier this spring, two broods of cicadas—the 13-year Brood XIX and 17-year Brood XIII— made history in a co-emergence that had not been seen in more than two centuries. See photos here: https://t.co/38kpNxyXRa
The most cicadas seen on land in over 220 years continue to emerge from underground and has taken social media by storm. https://t.co/zWRRUKU12s
“What you saw was biblical,” said biologist Gene Kritsky, who has been chasing periodical cicadas for 50 years. https://t.co/KTjjciQ5ix
Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs https://t.co/7CM9IRYds7
Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs WATCH: https://t.co/dMt3nn7wXd https://t.co/QNVtK6lpaU
Massive swarms of cicadas are expected in several states this summer, making large properties vulnerable to damage from the insects. Protect your buildings with these precautions. https://t.co/hfVoyn3vox