How To Get Rid Of Cicadas?

Wait them out; most cicada outbreaks are temporary and end on their own

Keep windows and doors closed

Repair or tighten window and door screens

Use weatherstripping to seal gaps around doors and windows

Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights at night

Avoid watering trees and shrubs excessively

Protect young trees with fine mesh netting or row covers

Wrap small trees and shrubs with netting before cicadas emerge

Remove cicada shells and dead cicadas from around entry points

Use a hose to knock cicadas off plants and structures

Prune damaged branches after the infestation passes

Use sticky barriers on tree trunks only if labeled and safe for the plant

Contact a licensed pest control professional for severe infestations

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