Omg thank you for that. In the history of my life I've never seen ppl do this. And none of the trees were ever harmed but for some reason ppl are doing this now. Not sure why. I know those bugs harm trees but never have I seen any young trees harmed in any way.
Female cicadas cut slits in slender twigs at the ends of tree branches and stems of some woody shrubs to create a place to lay their eggs. While they do no serious harm to any healthy mature tree, very young trees that were planted within the last couple of years, or have a trunk diameter of 2 inches or less, and older trees that are unhealthy or stressed, are at risk. More details are on our website: mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/2024-cicada-emergence.
What damage do cicadas even actually do to trees? As far as I know they only feed on tree root nutrients as nymphs but adults don't do a lot of eating. It would make sense if the sheer weight of the amount of cicadas on a small tree did damage but besides that?
Female cicadas cut slits in slender twigs at the ends of tree branches and stems of some woody shrubs to create a place to lay their eggs. While they do no serious harm to any healthy mature tree, very young trees that were planted within the last couple of years, or have a trunk diameter of 2 inches or less, and older trees that are unhealthy or stressed, are at risk. More details are on our website: mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/2024-cicada-emergence.
Thank you for this. I’ve been driving around seeing this but didn’t want to assume I knew why and also trying not to just google everything when I don’t know something… It is kinda creepy it read my mind tho……. 🤔
Netting must stay on the tree for about six weeks. For more information, visit mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/2024-cicada-emergence.
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You don't have to do anything. Adult cicadas only sing, mate, lay eggs, and die. I've been through several swarms, they're just loud and crunchy under car wheels.
Hi there, there is a wealth of information on our website that should be helpful: mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/2024-cicada-emergence/#overview
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The Arboretum has a TH-cam channel!!!! I’m so excited. We won’t be there for 6 weeks but I can’t wait to go back later this summer haha
Omg thank you for that. In the history of my life I've never seen ppl do this. And none of the trees were ever harmed but for some reason ppl are doing this now. Not sure why. I know those bugs harm trees but never have I seen any young trees harmed in any way.
Female cicadas cut slits in slender twigs at the ends of tree branches and stems of some woody shrubs to create a place to lay their eggs. While they do no serious harm to any healthy mature tree, very young trees that were planted within the last couple of years, or have a trunk diameter of 2 inches or less, and older trees that are unhealthy or stressed, are at risk. More details are on our website: mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/2024-cicada-emergence.
What damage do cicadas even actually do to trees? As far as I know they only feed on tree root nutrients as nymphs but adults don't do a lot of eating. It would make sense if the sheer weight of the amount of cicadas on a small tree did damage but besides that?
Female cicadas cut slits in slender twigs at the ends of tree branches and stems of some woody shrubs to create a place to lay their eggs. While they do no serious harm to any healthy mature tree, very young trees that were planted within the last couple of years, or have a trunk diameter of 2 inches or less, and older trees that are unhealthy or stressed, are at risk. More details are on our website: mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/2024-cicada-emergence.
Thank you for this. I’ve been driving around seeing this but didn’t want to assume I knew why and also trying not to just google everything when I don’t know something… It is kinda creepy it read my mind tho……. 🤔
I've seen a few people do this in our neighborhood, and was wondering what it was all about.
What about vegetables like tomato and pepper plants?
Vegetable gardens are safe. Cicadas do not have the mouthparts required to chew leaves or stems.
I plant trees for cicadas though
How long do you keep this on?
Netting must stay on the tree for about six weeks. For more information, visit mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/2024-cicada-emergence.
@@MortonArboretum what about hibiscus trees? The hummerbirds and confused !!
@@nanablue3748 For questions about specific plants, we suggest that you contact the experts at our free Plant Clinic at plantclinic@mortonarb.org, or call 630-719-2424.
Where did you purchase the tulle?
Tulle is sold in fabric and some hobby stores.
What about shrubs? We have several established flowering shrubs that have smaller branches.
You don't have to do anything. Adult cicadas only sing, mate, lay eggs, and die. I've been through several swarms, they're just loud and crunchy under car wheels.
Hi there, there is a wealth of information on our website that should be helpful: mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/2024-cicada-emergence/#overview
Cicadas don't harm trees and shrubs. Waste of time.
Harming the new growths yourself instead of letting the cicadas do it? Nice