If you live here, prepare for a major infestation of bugs, warns of experts
This spring, 15 states will be submerged by a parasol.
As if the Pandemic of Covid is not sufficient to worry,DOINES OF CICADAS will soon infest 15 states. This phenomenon, called brood X, will see trillions of insects emerge from the ground. The event only happens every 17 years and it's almost upon us again. Although a handful of states is affected, it is predicted to be the epicenter. Read it to learn more about the impregnable swarm of the cicadas and for more information from alarming insects,You can not kill this bug, even if you run it with your car.
Michael Raupp, PhD, professor emeritus of entomology at the University of Maryland, told ABC 7 that it appearsMaryland will be the epicenter the next re-emergence of Cicada. The RUUPUP expects that, like these emerging grounds, some areas of Maryland will see up to 1.5 million cicadas per acre rising. Although it may seem scary for the average person, Raupp is excited about the occurrence. "It's going to be spectacular - it happens anywhere else on the planet. It will be very, very cool, so let's take this opportunity," he said. Raupp described the event as "having aNational Geographic Special "just in your own court.
However, if you have entomophobia or even disgust for insects, you may want to consider leaving the city or stay indoors during the reellude. "There will be spectacular numbers of Cicadas emerging very strongly," Raupp said. "I say people, look, if you can not stand that, just get out of the city for a few days." If you want to schedule a getaway, aim for the end of May and the beginning of June, as it is when Raupp predicts the height of the activity Cicada. However, the expert insisted that they are not something to fear.
Raupp wants people to understand that Cicadas "will not bite their pets, they will not hurt their cats and dogs, they will not wear small children like monkeysThe Wizard of Oz. "It implore people to enjoy the historic moment." This is a remarkable opportunity for children of all ages-parents and their children - to go out and enjoy a biological event that occurs anywhere else in the universe, except here in eastern America North. . "
Once the cicadas emerge, they will go directly for mate trees, which involves men who create raucous sounds to attract their partners. After the cicadas encounter their games, females are looking for a tree branch to lay their eggs. According to Raupp, they tend to opt for younger trees and if creatures are hiding in a young tree, it could bring the branches. It suggests protecting trees that have been planted in the fall with a 1 centimeter net. And does not even botherplant new trees This spring stop until autumn.
To see if you live in one of the15 states that will be affected, read and for other strange insects,If you see this bug, you may need to do the quarantine.
1 Delaware
2 Georgia
3 Illinois
4 Indiana
5 Kentucky
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6 Maryland
7 Michigan
8 New Jersey
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9 new York
10 North Carolina
11 Ohio
And learning what bugs you should avoid, discoverThe most painful spit you can get from an insect.
12 Pennsylvania
13 Tennessee
14 Virginia
15 Western Virginia
And for more insects to avoid, consultThe 50 most dangerous bugs in America.