Cicadas are about to take over. Here’s what you should know

A massive wave of cicadas are set to emerge after 17 years underground, covering parts of the Eastern U.S.

Love ’em or hate ’em, the cicadas are coming. 2025 will bring back Brood XIV, the largest of all 17-year periodical cicada broods.

Cicada enthusiasts surely don’t mind the noisy creatures. But if you’re someone who finds the constant nighttime buzz bothersome and live in one of the following 13 states, maybe consider investing in a good pair of noise-canceling earbuds.