With the right preparation, this invasion could bring some benefits to your home garden.
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Do you hear that?
According to the New York Times, two cicada groupsBrood XIX and Brood XIIIwill appear in late April.
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More than one trillion cicadas will cover 16 states.
Thats really rather humbling.
They dont bite or sting, and their presence has its advantages for gardeners.
That said, you should still consider these cicadas pests.
This is because cicadas eat the sap from trees and slicing into them to lay their eggs.
While looking for the right netting, ensure the holes are small enough to block out the cicadas.
Bird netting, for instance, won’t protect against these pests.
