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Rotting cicadas 'free fertilizer' for trees, gardens and yards, experts say. Here's why
MISSOURI, USA — Dead cicadas and cicada shells are starting to pile up around Missouri as this year's periodical emergence continues. The insects will climb out of the ground near the roots of trees, make a whole lot of noise to attract a mate, lay eggs and then die, not to emerge again for another 13 years. The environmental phenomenon has excited researchers across the state and nation, but has left some residents cursing the bugs, particularly their corpses.
Cicada screams = 106 decibels, Audiologist says similar to lawnmower starting, Aerosmith concert
Cicada screams = 106 decibels, Audiologist says similar to lawnmower starting, Aerosmith concert. Director of audiology says because the sound is not long term, you will not have hearing damage from the cicadas
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