Sag Moraine presents "Periodical Cicadas" with Ken Johnson

Ken Johnson recently spoke to Sag Moraine about the periodical cicadas that will be emerging this year. Ken is the Horticulture Educator at the University of Illinois. His educational efforts focus on fruit and vegetable production, pest management, and beneficial insects. Through his programming efforts, he aims to increase backyard food production and foster a greater appreciation of insects. He is one of the authors of the Illinois Extension Good Growing Blog, and one of the Good Growing Podcast hosts.
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[@Lou_Mansfield]

good point about protecting smaller trees, or avoid planting until the cicadas are done laying eggs

[@sagmorainenativeplantcommunity]

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