Cicada Netting

Protect trees and bushes with ¼" hole opening cicada control netting. The branches of apple trees, arborvitae, ash, beech, berry vines, crab apple, cherry, dogwood, fruit trees, grape vines, hickory, holly, maple, lilacs, magnolia, peach, pear, rose bushes, spirea, and willows are vulnerable. Most flowers, herbs, and vegetables don’t need protection from cicadas.

Cicadas, sometimes mistakenly called locusts, are not harmful to humans but can cause significant damage to young trees and shrubs when egg-laying females burrow into thin branches. Cicada adults are identified by their black bodies and red eyes. Please refer to the University of Kentucky Entomology for more information regarding the Cicada insect.

Disposable plastic netting, made out of polypropylene resin, can prevent insects from laying their eggs in the twigs of small trees and shrubs. This is the perfect application for Cicada prevention!

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Cicada 2025 Information

Periodical cicada Brood XIV (14) is set to emerge in the spring of 2025 across twelve states. These fascinating insects are known for their 17-year life cycle and their incredible, synchronized appearances.

Where Will They Emerge?
Brood XIV will be seen in Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Details About the Cicadas

• Species: Three 17-year species, namely Magicicada septendecim, Magicicada cassini, and Magicicada septendecula.
• Appearance: The cicadas emerge as nymphs and molt to become adults.
• Misnomer: Often called "locusts," but they are distinctively cicadas.

When Will They Emerge?
Expect the cicadas to begin emerging in May, continuing through late June. The key trigger is the soil temperature reaching approximately 64 degrees Fahrenheit at 8 inches beneath the ground, often aided by warm rain.

Additional Tips

• The cicadas will emerge after trees have grown leaves.
• They typically appear around the time Iris flowers bloom.