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Brood X Cicadas #679178

Asked January 18, 2021, 9:40 AM EST

What is the likelihood that Cicada nymphs will emerge from areas where soil has been distributed by large scale housing construction? New plantings - trees and shrubs - have been put in during the past few months. Thank you, Marsha Baltimore County Master Gardener

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Chances are if the soil has been disturbed or distributed (soil being brought in) on a large scale in a new housing development you may not have much of an issue. You may be able to get more of an idea later in the season on specific areas/sites. 

However, it may be a good idea to be proactive and protect your small or newly planted trees and shrubs. Cover them with plastic mesh (

See more on cicadas https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/cicadas

Marian

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied January 19, 2021, 2:50 PM EST
Thank you. 

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The Question Asker Replied January 19, 2021, 2:59 PM EST

Cover them with with plastic mesh (

Marian

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied January 19, 2021, 3:04 PM EST

Please see our cicada webpage above for information and materials used for  covering the plants. The netting will have to be secured to the ground with bricks, rocks, or landscape pins.

Marian

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied January 19, 2021, 3:29 PM EST

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