Cicada-palooza: The Windy City's Buggin' Out
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So, You Think You Know Cicadas?
Let's talk about those buzzing, clicking, flying, red-eyed creatures that have decided to turn Chicago into their personal concert venue. Yes, we're talking about cicadas. Those little buggers that have emerged from the ground after spending a whopping 17 years underground, just to party it up for a few weeks and then die. Talk about YOLO!
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When Exactly Are These Guys Showing Up?
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If you’re wondering when these winged wonders will grace us with their presence, the short answer is: it depends. While they typically emerge in late May or early June, Mother Nature has a funny way of throwing us curveballs. Soil temperature is a big factor. Once the ground hits a toasty 64 degrees Fahrenheit, it's like a green light for these underground party animals. So, keep an eye on that weather app!
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Cicada-geddon: What to Expect
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Prepare yourselves, Chicago. The cicada invasion is coming. Expect to be serenaded by their high-pitched love songs (which, to be honest, sound more like a swarm of angry lawnmowers). And don't be surprised to find their discarded exoskeletons littering your sidewalks. It's like a bizarre, crunchy confetti.
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On the plus side, cicadas are actually pretty harmless. They don't bite or sting, and they're a valuable food source for birds and other critters. So, let's try to appreciate these short-lived creatures for what they are: nature's little rock stars.
How to Survive the Cicada Apocalypse
- Embrace the madness: Put on some earplugs, grab a cold drink, and enjoy the show. After all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event!
- Protect your plants: If you're worried about your precious flowers and shrubs, you can cover them with netting. But remember, cicadas are actually beneficial to trees, so don't go overboard.
- Keep your cool: Don't panic if you find a cicada in your house. Just gently escort it back outside. They're probably just as freaked out as you are.
FAQ: Cicada Edition
- How to avoid getting hit by a cicada? Duck. Or wear a helmet. Just kidding. They're not exactly kamikaze pilots.
- How to keep cicadas off your car? Car washes are your friend. Or just wait a few weeks.
- How to cook cicadas? Well, we don't recommend it. But if you're feeling adventurous, there are plenty of recipes online.
- How to tell the difference between a cicada and a locust? Cicadas are larger, have red eyes, and make that distinctive clicking sound. Locusts are smaller, brown, and don't sing.
- How to appreciate the beauty of nature? Just look around you. Even the noisy, buggy parts.
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