That buzzing sound filling the trees every afternoon is one of the most recognizable signs of summer—cicadas. ☀️🪲 What you’re hearing are annual cicadas males calling to attract a mate. Cicadas are a vital part of the ecosystem because their emergence aerates the soil, their decomposing bodies return nutrients to the ground, they provide a crucial food source for many animals, and their egg-laying helps naturally prune trees. 💡Try making a toilet paper cicada shaker at home by following the in