Cicada Swarms: Minimal Threat to Vegetables, Protect with Row Covers

Cicadas Don’t Eat Vegetables

Cicadas feed on tree sap; they may damage young tree branches but ignore flowers and vegetables. Their above‑ground life lasts only a few weeks.

Cover vulnerable plants with floating row covers (Reemay) during emergence. The fabric also protects against light frosts and other insects.

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