Survival Tips from Impact Home Staging!!
Ah, what a delightful treat awaits us this spring, folks! Prepare your eardrums for a symphony of cicadas, because apparently, it’s party time for these winged creatures. And ain’t no party like a Detroit party, right?
An Event of Biblical Proportion!
Yes, you heard it right. Not one, but two broods of periodical cicadas are gearing up to grace Michigan with their presence in what’s being dubbed as a “rare synchronized event” that hasn’t happened since our great-great-great-grandparents were probably complaining about it in 1803. It’s positively biblical! The emergence should take place in early May. After all, nothing says “Happy Mother’s Day” like an invasion of large flying insects
Now, if you’re not particularly thrilled about hosting an insect rave in your backyard, fear not! Here are some actual tips for homeowners who prefer their peace and quiet:
Noise-canceling Headphones
Invest in a good pair. You’ll thank us later when you’re sipping your morning coffee in peace while the cicadas throw their raucous party outside. (They’ll also come in handy when your neighbor is blowing leaves at 8 am.)
Seal Up Your Home
Make sure your windows and doors are properly sealed to keep these uninvited guests from turning up in your living room and logging into your Netflix account. Close your fireplace flue and doors and look for bad seals in windows. Sealing these will pay dividends once the weather turns cool, as well.
Reduce Habitat
Trim back any overgrown vegetation that might attract cicadas. Unlike your 5-year-old, they’re not picky eaters and will happily feast on your precious plants if given the chance.
Embrace the Chaos
Alright, maybe not an actual tip, but hey, sometimes you just gotta roll with it. Embrace the temporary disruption of nature’s party and take solace in the fact that it’s only once every 17 years. Hey, it could be worse. At least it’s not locusts.
Oh…did we mention the cicada killers?
Click here to learn more about this fascinating, once-in-a-lifetime natural event! (If it makes you feel any better, the emergence will be fairly light in the Detroit area. We feel sorry for our friends in Ohio.)
