Sometime this year billions of cicadas will return after 17 years underground. These insects are harmless. At worst they might damage a few shrubs or saplings. These 1-inch insects have been underground sucking roots and waiting for there return since 1996.
Source: “East About to Be Overrun by Billions of Cicadas,” The Weather Channel (May 9, 2013)
Aubrey Nesbitt
View posts by Aubrey NesbittAubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
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