My dogs are mowing them down like popcorn. And this is just the beginning. Nasty little fuckers. #cicadas2025

A child holding a cicada.

Southwestern Ohio is expecting a brood of cicadas to begin emerging in mid-May. Use these tips to help kids who might be uneasy around these loud insects: blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/healthy-livi....
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#CicadaSeason #Cicadas2025 #BroodXIV

A brood of cicadas that last screeched under George W. Bush returns this spring Millions of red-eyed, singing cicadas will emerge across 13 states this spring, as Brood XIV — which last surfaced in 2008 — makes its presence known.

🌿🦗 After 17 years, Brood XIV cicadas return to Maryland & DC, filling spring with their iconic buzz! Last seen in 2008, these red-eyed periodical cicadas remind us of nature’s incredible cycles. 🌞🐞 #Cicadas2025 #BroodXIV #NatureReturns #SpringBuzz #Maryland #DC
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