Do you have a SC cicada invasion story to tell? Some good photos? Send them to us
Billions, trillions, who even knows how many cicadas are coming out of the ground in parts of the South and Midwest.
They’re latching on to trees, bushes and people’s clothes.
One even zipped into President Biden’s neck as he walked from Marine One to Air Force One.
“It got me,” Biden said.
In Newberry, the Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook to say essentially, stop calling us. The sirens you’re hearing are cicadas. The sheriff really said, “Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets. Unfortunately it is the sound of nature.”
TikTokers have shown shed skins covering the ground like berber carpet. One woman ate from a bowl full. Allegedly. Tastes like fiddleheads, she said.
A man said he prefers fish sauce with his.
What’s been your experience? I’d like to write a story about what you’re seeing and hearing and include your photos. Please send your story, photos, name and phone number to lyriddle@thestate.com.
The good news is this should all be over in a few weeks.
