Are you ready for this summer’s cicada invasion?

After 17 years underground, cicadas will make their return in 2020—amassing in the millions in parks, woods, and other outdoor spaces.

While the numbers might seem alarming, never fear. The critters may prove a nuisance, but they’re actually harmless, says Gary Parsons, an entomologist at Michigan State University.

Here, Parsons digs into the life of a cicada, how they navigate their surfacing, and what the risks are that they’ll invade our homes as well as our yards:

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