Don’t let all the incoming cicada carcasses and shells go to waste: Use them in your compost.
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Thecicadas are officially herefor the summerbut theres no need to fear.
In fact, it’s a cause for celebration when it comes to your garden.
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Every few years, cicadas pop up in waves across the U.S.
If your yard is impacted, you might be wondering what to do about the cleanup.
Nitrogen also helps with various cell functions in the plant and facilitates its growth.
And hey, youre cleaning up a bunch of dead bugs while youre at it.
you’re able to also use a rake to till the crushed cicada into your soil.
Eventually, theyll decompose naturally and give the ground some much-needed nutrients.
