Cicada Brood XIX is expected along the east coast from Maryland to Georgia and west to Iowa and Oklahoma in the spring of 2011. This 13-year species, Magicicada neotredecim, was first discovered in 1998. Adults, identified by their black bodies and red eyes, are expected to emerge in May and June.
Cicadas, popularly known as "13-year locusts" or "17-year locusts", are not harmful to humans. But nymphs suck juices from the roots of plants and egg-laying females cause significant damage to trees.
The 2011 Brood XIX emergence affects the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Use ¼" mesh pest control netting to protect trees and bushes (Apple Trees, Arborvitae, Ash, Beech, Berry vines, Crab Apple, Cherry, Dogwood, Fruit Trees, Grape vines, Hickory, Holly, Maple, Lilacs, Magnolia, Peach, Pear, Rose bushes, Spirea, and Willows). Most flowers, herbs and vegetables don't need protection from cicadas.
Disposable plastic netting can prevent insects from laying their eggs in the twigs of small trees or shrubs. Industrial Netting offers two grades of ¼" netting, a lighter weight, lower cost netting, and a heavier gauge netting for maximum strength. |
