Sucking Pests - Cicadas

About Sucking Pests - Cicadas

These large, noisy insects feed by piercing plant stems and sucking sap, which can cause twig dieback and stress in young trees and shrubs. Cicadas, especially during their emergence in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood, can also damage fruit trees by laying eggs in branches. Homeowners should monitor vulnerable plants and consider protective measures during peak cicada activity.

Sucking Pests - Cicadas is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Sucking Pests - Cicadas regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.