Cicadas 2024 East Tn. Two broods, or groups, of cicadas will emerge in over a dozen states: Cicadas are benign creatures, posing minimal threat and providing a host of ecological benefits by aerating soil and serving as a crucial food source for various animals.

Cicadas are benign creatures, posing minimal threat and providing a host of ecological benefits by aerating soil and serving as a crucial food source for various animals. This year two broods of the screaming insects are expects to emerge.