After the periodical cicada broods emerged, oak leaf itch mites, who feed on their nests, could now be the cause for itchy rashes on humans.

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A brood of cicadas that last screeched under George W. Bush returns this spring Millions of red-eyed, singing cicadas will emerge across 13 states this spring, as Brood XIV — which last surfaced ...

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Once gone, Brood XIV of cicadas will not return to Massachusetts until 2042. The noisy bugs mobbed parts of Cape Cod this year.

Brood XIV, a large group of periodical cicadas found on Cape Cod, is nearing the end of its life cycle This particular group of cicadas emerges once every 17 years, and won't be seen again until 2042 ...

These 17-year periodical cicadas, also known as Brood XIV, will not return until 2042 once they are gone, according to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Just when Cincinnati thought it was done with pesky bugs after the emergence of Brood XIV cicadas, residents should be on the lookout for an invasive, destructive pest. The Ohio Department of ...

A new pest may emerge in Ohio as Brood XIV cicadas conclude their 17-year life cycle. Oak leaf itch mites can bite people, and cause an itchy, rash-like reaction. They also feed on cicada eggs. Oak ...

While the loud singing of Brood XIV cicadas in Ohio should end soon, a nearly invisible pest is on the horizon and ready to bite: Oak leaf itch mites.

PHOTO BY DEBRA BURROWS An adult cicada from Brood XIV which emerged in Clinton County in 2025 is pictured resting on leaves. For the past several weeks, periodical cicadas have emerged in the ...