The noise level of cicadas in our area has been deafening at times, particularly during warm, sunny afternoons. The bugs have reached 90 decibels in places; it’s like standing next to a food blender ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — We all know the sound of the famous chirp of the cicadas, but there are several songs that they sing. There are many species of cicadas and each of these species communicates ...

CINCINNATI, Ohio — When the Brood X cicadas emerge in parts of the U.S. later this month, they’ll be big and they’ll be loud. “It's crickets-on-steroids kind of thing,” said Dr. Ian Windmill, senior ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The periodical cicada broods are coming – and while harmless, they're famously quite noisy and loud. The noise will be hard to miss. But it won't all even be the same noise – as there ...

For the first time since 1803, more than 1 trillion cicadas from two major broods will emerge from underground dormancy in mid-May and collectively create a loud, high-pitched buzz that will assault ...

Trillions of periodical cicadas are tunneling out from their underground homes for the first time in 17 years to mate, loudly. Your questions, answered. Leslie Katz led a team that explored the ...

Millions of cicadas are expected to emerge this spring as part of the so-called “cicadapocalypse,” making many wonder what cicadas are—and should they be concerned about the bulbous-eyed bugs?