Cicadas. This year, two broods emerged at the same time. I arrived in Wheaton, Illinois for a three-day conference, and was greeted by the incredible cacophony of these insects. The sound was as loud as a jet engine. I'm told they can get up to 100 decibels.
The campus at Wheaton College, as well as the town of Wheaton, are lovely. I arose early each morning and walked to town for a superb Americano. The walk into town wound through the city park that had once been the property of John Quincy Adams, fourth cousin of the former president. The four paths led to the central fountain. Lilacs and pink peonies were in full bloom. As beautiful as some of the French gardens I'd been missing. No playgrounds! But baby bunnies played amongst the grass and flowers.
Cicadas on the tree trunks. Cicadas on the sidewalks. It was definitely the best of times with the Spring blooms and the worst of times with the cicadas on the ground. But! The symphony of the cicadas was delightful.
I'm afraid I have no fence solutions for cicadas! But hop on over to Louis Page and find a fence to keep the bunnies out.
My warmest regards,
Debbie Page
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc – Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family)
