In parts of southwestern Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia, it's nearly time for a once-in-17-year emergence and mating season. As many as 1.5 million Brood IX cicadas could emerge per acre. Source: NPR, May 23, 2020. Link. Also see: Cicada Mania. Link. Also see: House Beautiful, May 21, 2020. Link. These periodic broods typically last four to six weeks before … [Read more...]