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Illinois' historic cicada emergence is winding down, but another cicada is coming
While the great cicada emergence of 2024 may be coming to an end, the “summer of cicadas” is far from over, and the next round might look a little different.
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What should homeowners do with dead cicadas as historic emergence winds down? Researchers weigh in
The historic 17-year cicada brood that Illinois contended with for weeks will soon die off, which begs the question: What should homeowners do with the dead cicadas?
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What should Illinois homeowners do with dead cicadas?
The historic emergence produced cicada numbers unlike any that Illinois saw in decades, and soon, the same numbers flying through the air will fall to the ground. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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How long will cicadas be here? You'll still have to deal with them even after they die
Cicadas will soon begin dying in large numbers across the Chicago area and Illinois, if they haven’t already started, but that doesn’t mean the cicada invasion of 2024 will simply end.
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Dead cicadas could lead to quite a stink
Some may already be seeing dead cicadas on the ground and while there are plenty of benefits to what comes next, the odor that comes with piles of decomposing insects could be off-putting.
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Coming soon in Illinois' cicada invasion: The smell. When to expect the stench and for how long
Many are wondering when Illinois’ massive cicada invasion, which brought trillions of cicadas from two broods in a historic moment to the surface, will come to an end — but there’s something else, something stinky, the area will need to get through first.
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Summer concerts collide with cicada emergence in suburbs
In the Chicago area, an historic emergence of cicadas is colliding with major events around the region, including in Downers Grove, and Natalie Martinez has details on how musicians are dealing with the issue.
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Summer concerts, events collide with cicada emergence in Chicago's suburbs
In the Chicago area, an historic emergence of cicadas is colliding with major events around the region, including in Downers Grove.
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Are you seeing this on cicadas in your area? It could be a fungus that turns them into ‘zombies'
Have you noticed something strange appearing on cicadas in your area? It could be the sign of a deadly sexually transmitted disease that turns cicadas into “zombies.”
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Illinois' cicada invasion isn't over yet. Here's why and what happens next
Are you seeing a lot of dead cicadas? You’re not alone, but that might not mean the emergence in your area is coming to an end. It could mean cicadas are entering a new phase of the emergence.
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Cicada noise explained: suburb invasion with ear-splitting buzz
If you haven’t heard it yet, count yourself lucky. Cicadas are here, filling the suburban air with their chainsaw-like buzz.
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How long will the cicada noise last? Here's when it could get quieter
Cicadas can be seen – and especially heard – in communities all across the Chicago area. While some people might be longing to bid them farewell, the noisy but harmless bugs aren’t going anywhere just yet. On Friday night, “the cicada song” was as loud as a chainsaw at the Grove nature preserve in north suburban Glenview. Decibel readings surpassed…
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“Zombie cicada” fungus detected in the midwest
The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren’t just plentiful, they’re downright weird.
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Fungus that turns cicadas into ‘zombies' detected in Midwest: Report
There’s a deadly sexually transmitted disease, a fungus, that turns cicadas into zombies — and it’s already been detected in parts of the Midwest, experts said.
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Lou Malnati's offers special summer deal for folks hoping to avoid cicadas outside
Chicago pizza lovers can turn cicada fears into a feast this month. Lou Malnati’s announced a free delivery deal on Monday for folks who don’t want to venture outside because of the numerous noisy insects. The same deal is featured prominently on Lou Malnati’s website for folks who missed the tweet. Cicada density varies greatly depending on where you...
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When will cicadas be gone in Illinois? Here's what one expert says
No matter how you feel about cicadas, whether you don’t mind having them around or find these insects annoying, they aren’t going anywhere just yet. But it appears their time will run out soon. Cicadas have been buzzing for several weeks across many Chicago-area communities, leading some to wonder if they’ll be gone in the coming days. In some...
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Tips on how to protect your air conditioning unit during the cicada emergence
With the historic cicada emergence now fully underway in the Chicago area, many homeowners may be wondering how the insects may impact their HVAC systems.
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Yes, cicadas are still emerging in Illinois. Here's how long it could last
Cicadas are still emerging across the Chicago area and Illinois, experts said, and the emergence could still continue for several days.
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How the cicada emergence could affect your HVAC system
With the cicada emergence underway, here’s how the unique insects could affect your HVAC system if they get inside, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Lake Geneva's Cicadapalooza celebrates all things cicada
Lake Geneva’s Cicadapalooza offers a unique, free event featuring tours and talks by University of Wisconsin bug experts, along with cicada-themed merchandise, food, and beer.