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How can we protect a newly planted Pink Dogwood from Cicada damage? #750129
Asked May 15, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT
Montgomery County Ohio
Expert Response
Hi there, I contacted a few big box stores and had the same results as you. So I did do a web search for 1/4" tree netting and did find that it was available on line at some of the big box store. We are not allowed to recommend companies so I just suggest you do a web search for that product. Now as far as I have read about tree damage from Cicada, It is restricted to branches the size of a pencil. The females are picky about the size of the branch. I didn't find any reference of damage to trunks of trees of any size. You see they rely on the damaged twigs dropping to the ground. I experienced a 17 year emergence years ago. It is an interest phenomenon. To listen to the sound and to see them if they get disturbed and swarm from a tree. I hope this has helped you and wish you the best.