EMERGENCE
Our arborists first saw the Brood X cicadas emerge on May 21st, 2021. They are expected to be present within our environment for the next 6-8 weeks (maybe even longer)!
SIZE
The Brood X cicadas are 1.25-1.5" long with red eyes. When they first emerge from their exoskeletons their bodies are a yellowish color but they soon darken to black/dark brown.
HARMLESS TO HUMANS
They won't/can't bite people but they are clumsy flyers so they will fly into things!
A Natural Process
The brood X cicadas have emerged every 17 years for centuries (!!!) and they are a natural part of our ecosystem. Many of the trees you see throughout the area have likely survived a few brood X "invasions" already!
Medium/Large Trees:
LOW RISK
For medium and large trees, they are harmless. The cicadas will likely feed and lay eggs on the trees but they will not cause any long-term damage. You may see some dead leaves and twigs but the tree will be just fine in the long term.
Smaller/Recently Planted Trees:
MEDIUM RISK
Smaller and recently planted trees may be more susceptible to long-term health issues from cicadas. You may consider wrapping these trees to prevent the possibility of damage. Check out the below video on how to properly wrap your tree!