2024 cicada swarm – What Floridians can expect

Heather Ainsley  news@greenepublishing.com The hum of cicadas is one of the nostalgic indicators of summer. Unlike other spring and summer insects, which can be a seasonal nuisance, cicadas cause little hassle for most Floridians. While their call is easily recognizable, many Florida residents have never seen a cicada in the flesh but are familiar with the exoskeletons they shed.  This year, two different broods of dormant nymphs will emerge at the same time. Cicadas lay their eggs in