A familiar sight (and sound) will soon appear across 14 states as the next major brood of periodical cicadas emerges.Brood XIV will emerge in 14 states this May, including Ohio, Kentucky and ...

If you've been outside in the past few weeks you've likely heard a high-pitched — very loud — buzz emanating from at least a few trees: Michigan's dog day cicadas are out and about once again.

Annual cicadas emerge in NC during July and August, drawn to deciduous trees. Cicadas use loud mating calls reaching 90 decibels, but pose no harm to humans. Cicadas feed on tree roots early in life; ...

The seasonal serenade of cicadas kicks off as the weather warms and typically peaks in February. But how and why do these insects make such a loud noise? Here’s a primer on how New Zealand’s annual ...

Cicadas are screaming across parts of Cincinnati and beyond.The Brood XIV cicadas have emerged and are causing chaos in parts of the region.Many have noticed - it's hard not to - their cicada symphony ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.) have one of the strangest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While portions of Greater Cincinnati might have escaped the swarm of cicadas in 2021, it's unlikely they'll be able to evade the ...

Explainer - It's the season, and you can't miss the buzzy chorus. So how do these insects make so much noise, and is it dangerous?

Cicadas are persistent pests and make a lot of noise. Here's what you need to know about where they're emerging this year, and how you can deal with the noise without losing your mind. Jen Karner Jen ...