Podcast appearances and mentions of gene kritsky

Gia and Bob are once again excited about the arrival of the 17 year periodic cicadas. In 2025 it is Brood XIV that we welcome back. We hope to inspire you to either love cicadas or maybe just hate them a little less. Bob and Gia share 17 cool things about cicadas. There is nothing to fear when the cicadas are here! Related episodes: Cicadas are Kinda Cute, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Web sources for this episode include: Cicada Safari App created by Dr. Gene Kritsky  Cicada Mania - Cicada Insect News, Facts, Life Cycle, Photos ... Books about cicadas: When the Woods Hum by Joanne Ryder (out of print check your library) Cecily Cicada 2021 Edition By Kita Helmetag Murdock and Patsy Helmetag Periodical Cicadas The Brood X Edition by Gene Kritsky

A jam packed edition of the Eddie and Rocky show! They are joined by Prosecutor Jeremey Rosenthal, FBI Agent Elena Iatarola, Dr. Gene Kritsky, Dwight Young, and Dan Sturmer

A jam packed edition of the Eddie and Rocky show! They are joined by Prosecutor Jeremey Rosenthal, FBI Agent Elena Iatarola, Dr. Gene Kritsky, Dwight Young, and Dan Sturmer

A jam packed edition of the Eddie and Rocky show! They are joined by Prosecutor Jeremey Rosenthal, FBI Agent Elena Iatarola, Dr. Gene Kritsky, Dwight Young, and Dan Sturmer

They are numerous. They are patient. They are COMING for the United States in droves this spring: They are cicadas. *The* Cicada guy Dr. Gene Kritsky joins to chat all about the annual cicadas you may see every summer vs. the periodical ones that cycle through the states in broods of giant numbers. Learn how they survive underground for decades, what they are doing down there, and all about their lifecycle. Plus, get inspired to take a cicada safari and appreciate their songs, which can be as loud as an ambulance. By the end, you'll want to don a bug costume and take a road trip to witness Brood XIV's emergence this spring!Dr. Gene Kritsky's new cicada book The Pilgrims' Promise: The 2025 Emergence of the Periodical Cicada Brood XIVDownload the Cicada Safari app at the Apple Store or Google Play Store.Check out Dr. Kritsky's websiteAlso see CicadaMania.com, and follow them on InstagramA donation was made to Mount Saint Joseph's cicada research in the School of Behavioral and Natural SciencesFull-length (*not* G-rated) Cicadology episode + tons of science linksBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokSound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media, and Steven Ray MorrisMade possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Jacob Chaffee, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin TalbertSmologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

Every 17 years in the eastern United States, a roaring mass of millions of black-bodied, red-eyed, thumb-length insects erupt from the ground. For a few glorious weeks the periodical cicadas cover the trees and the air vibrates with their chorus of come-hither calls. Then they leave a billion eggs to hatch and burrow into the dirt, beginning the seventeen year cycle all over again. Sing. Fly. Mate. Die. This is Brood X or the Great Eastern Brood. It's an event which, for the residents of a dozen or so US states, is the abiding memory of four, maybe five, summers of their lives. In a programme that's both a natural and a cultural history of the Great Eastern Brood we re-visit four Brood X years....1970, 1987, 2004 and 2021…. to capture the stories of the summers when the cicadas came to town. Princeton University's Class of 1970 remember the cicadas' appearance at their graduation ceremony, during a time of student unrest and protest against the Vietnam War; a bride looks back to the uninvited - but welcome - cicada guests attending her wedding; a musician recalls making al fresco music with Brood X; and an entomologist considers the extraordinary life cycle of an insect which is seems to possess both great patience and the ability to count to seventeen. Brood X cicadas spend 17 years underground, each insect alone, waiting and listening. In 2021, as Brood X stirred and the air began to thicken with the cicadas' love songs, we all shared with them that sense of emerging from the isolation of lockdown and making a new beginning.Featuring: Elias Bonaros, Liz Dugan, Anisa George, Ray Gibbons, Peter Kuper, Gene Kritsky, Gregg Lange, David Rothenberg, Gil Schrage and Gaye WilliamsProducer: Jeremy GrangeCicada audio recorded by Cicada Mania and David RothenbergProgramme Image: Prof. Gene Kritsky

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to witness a natural spectacle that only happens once every 17 years? From midnight adventures in Chicago's Centennial Park to loud walks through Ryerson Forest Preserve, join Lynn and Elena Coles and me as we dig deeper into the heart of the Cicada Convergence. Get to know the Brood XIII magicicadas and join us as we try to find all three species by sight and by call!You may have already been inspired by the cicada convergence this year! In the first episode of this arc, we talked to the Indiana Jones of the cicada world, Dr. Gene Kritsky! In the second episode of the arc, we explored cicada history with Jennifer Coleman, entomorphogy (eating cicadas) with Christy Mihaly and Barry Schnoor, and cicada life cycles and wonder with children's picture book author Sue Fliess. For this last chapter of the cicada arc, we journey to the area around Chicago to record the amazing cicada party for ourselves -- and YOU!In this episode, you'll see periodical cicadas shedding their exoskeletons and transitioning into adulthood. We share it all, from watching nymphs emerge from the ground to seeing adults ready to take flight. We highlight the differences between male and female cicadas, and the unique characteristics of their exoskeletons and ovipositors. We take you into the Cicada exhibit at the Dunn Museum (featuring insights from Dr. Kritsky @cicadasafari  and amazing artwork from the very talented Samantha Gallagher @sammybeezz). We explore the excitement of cicada enthusiasts gathered to celebrate these extraordinary insects, learn about lifecycle differences between periodical and annual cicadas, and even encounter "zombie cicadas" affected by a fungus. With various exhibits and personal anecdotes, we highlight the unique nature of periodical cicadas in the eastern/central United States. Our adventure concludes with valuable learning experiences, including picture books and STEM/STEAM activities that deepen our understanding of cicadas. Subscribe, download, and share our journey—then visit drdianeadventures.com for full show notes and captivating pictures! There's even a video version of this podcast, complete with closeups of all the magicicadas discussed, for you to enjoy on YouTube!Periodical Cicadas, 17-Year Life Cycle, Chicago, Centennial Park, Nymphs, Exoskeletons, Ovipositors, Biology, Male and Female, Annual Cicadas, Zombie Cicadas, Fungus, Dr. Gene Kritsky, Indiana Jones, Eastern United States, STEM/STEAM Activities, Entomography, Enthusiasts, Cicada Fest, Ryerson Forest Preserve, Brood XIIISupport the Show.Read the full show notes, visit the website, and check out my on-demand virtual course. Continue the adventure at LinkedIn or Instagram. *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

The 2024 Emergence of Periodical Cicada Broods XIII and XIX.Get all the news you need by listening to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 on the free #iHeartRadio app! Or ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Dr. Gene Kritsky, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University and Creator of the Cicada Safari app, joins Lisa Dent to answer a couple of questions about cicadas now that they are here and highlight his app which can help users identify where they are emerging.

Right now, across much of the midwestern and eastern US, trillions of cicadas are crawling out from the soil. And this year is extra special, because two broods are erupting from the ground at once. The first brood hasn't been seen for 13 years, the other for 17 years and the last time they emerged together Thomas Jefferson was president. Ian Sample speaks to entomologist Dr Gene Kritsky to find out what's going on, why periodical cicadas emerge in cycles of prime numbers and how they keep time underground. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

They are numerous. They are patient. They are COMING for the United States in droves this spring: They are cicadas. *The* Cicada guy Dr. Gene Kritsky joins to chat all about the annual cicadas you may see every summer vs. the periodical ones that cycle through the states in broods of giant numbers. Learn how they survive underground for decades, what they are doing down there, all about their lifecycle, why some cozy up underground for 17 years while others get moving 4 years quicker, plus get inspired to take a cicada safari, download Cicada Safari, and appreciate their songs, which can be as loud as an ambulance. By the end, you'll want to don a bug costume and take a road trip to one of the 18 states expecting a periodical emergence this spring!Dr. Gene Kritsky's new cicada book A Tale of Two Broods: The 2024 Emergence of Periodical Cicada Broods XIII and XIXDownload the Cicada Safari app at the Apple Store or Google Play Store.Check out Gene's websiteAlso see CicadaMania.com, and follow them on InstagramA donation was made to Mount Saint Joseph's cicada research in the School of Behavioral and Natural SciencesFull-length (*not* G-rated) Cicadology episode + tons of science linksMore kid-friendly Smologies episodes!Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on X and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on X and InstagramSound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media and Steven Ray MorrisMade possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin TalbertSmologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

Once again they descend upon the Tri-State. The cicadas are back. Willie brings on cicada expert Gene Kritsky to discuss why this years brood will be the biggest in a long time.

Willie breaks down crime in the Tri-State with WLWT's Sheree Pallelo, Gene Kritsky warns us about the coming cicada invasion, and Michael Letts previes the coming chaos around November's election.

Once again they descend upon the Tri-State. The cicadas are back. Willie brings on cicada expert Gene Kritsky to discuss why this years brood will be the biggest in a long time.

Willie breaks down crime in the Tri-State with WLWT's Sheree Pallelo, Gene Kritsky warns us about the coming cicada invasion, and Michael Letts previes the coming chaos around November's election.

Once again they descend upon the Tri-State. The cicadas are back. Willie brings on cicada expert Gene Kritsky to discuss why this years brood will be the biggest in a long time.

Willie breaks down crime in the Tri-State with WLWT's Sheree Pallelo, Gene Kritsky warns us about the coming cicada invasion, and Michael Letts previes the coming chaos around November's election.

Periodical cicadas are amazing animals - they spend nearly 13 or 17 years underground, and all decide, together, to come out and party in your trees at the same time.They are loud, and perhaps you think they are annoying. But they are one of the most accessible demonstrations of nature's abundance that still occurs.But cicadas are super important to our ecosystems and the food webs that support life. Their story is full of history, drama, and even optimism. And right now, as this is being released in 2024, a rare "double emergence" is occurring.So now is the time to give cicadas a second look, and see just how magical the "magicicada" genus is. Host Griff Griffith, with the help of renowned cicada researchers Dr. Chris Simon, Dr. Gene Kritsky, and Dr. Matt Kasson, as well as All Bugs Go to Kevin founder Kevin Wiener, takes a fun, and sometimes disturbing look at cicadas, why they matter, and how they reflect biodiversity in general.See the Full Show Notes and photos on Jumpstart Nature's web page.Beyond a podcast, Jumpstart Nature is a movement fueled by volunteers, igniting a fresh approach to reconnecting people with the natural world. In the face of our pressing climate and biodiversity challenges, we're on a mission to help you discover newfound purpose and motivation.Join us in this vital journey towards nature's revival. Explore more and show your support at jumpstartnature.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.For even deeper nature insights, delve into our companion podcast, Nature's Archive.Links to Topics DiscussedAll Bugs Go to Kevin: Facebook Group | YouTube ChannelCicada Safari Appcicadas.uconn.edu - perhaps the best, most authoritative resource on periodical cicadasThe full length interview with Dr. Chris Simon is available on Nature's Archive podcast feed.CREDITSThis podcast episode was written, edited, and produced by Michael Hawk. Our host and co-writer is Griff Griffith. Kat Hill provided editing assistance.Thanks to the team at cicadas.uconn.edu for allowing us to use some of their recordings of periodical cicadas, as well as Kevin Weiner for use of his photos and audio.The following music was used for this media project:Music: Lofi Prairie  by Brian Holtz MusicFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9247-lofi-prairieLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport the Show.

The Cicadas Are Coming!!! It's a once-in-our-lifetime opportunity to observe and take part in citizen science with your class. Not since Thomas Jefferson was President have broods XIX and XIII emerged together! It won't happen again until 2245. And we have you covered with everything you need to share this magic with your students and friends.Join us as we embark on an enthralling journey through the remarkable world of cicadas with the Indiana Jones of the insect world, Dr. Gene Kritsky. Discover why these creatures captivate our imaginations and create memories that span generations. Dr. Kritsky unveils the mysteries behind the evolution and distribution of periodical cicadas, the entomology of ancient Egypt, and even Darwin's fascination with insects. Alongside my special co-host Lynn Wareh Coles, we invite you to be part of this incredible conversation, where we share experiences and insights about these magical creatures that emerge in a spectacular display every 13 or 17 years.  Listen in as we uncover the nuances of cicada emergences and the significance of soil temperatures and weather in their life cycles. Whether you're an avid entomologist or simply a nature enthusiast, you'll be captivated by our discussion on the synchronized life patterns of cicadas from around the world and the impacts of unexpected events like the pandemic. Plus, learn how to plan your very own cicada-watching safari with the help of Cicada Safari, the innovative app that brings citizen scientists together to document these fascinating insects. The world of cicadas is full of surprises, and in this conversation, Dr. Kritsky reveals some of the most astonishing facts about these insects. From the discovery of cicada diseases that alter their behavior to the remarkable strength of their ovipositors, every revelation is sure to amaze. But the adventure doesn't end there; Cicada Safari offers a treasure trove of activities for everyone to engage with cicadas beyond mere observation. Whether it's through oral histories, origami, or studying cicada burrow structures, there's a way for all of us to connect with and contribute to the understanding of these periodic phenomena. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a global community of cicada enthusiasts and researchers.Don't miss these links:Cicada Curriculum:Cicada Safari: https://cicadasafari.org/Dr. Gene Kritsky: http://genekritsky.com/And tune in next week for part two of Cicada Mania!Support the showRead the full show notes, visit the website, and check out my on-demand virtual course. Continue the adventure at LinkedIn or Instagram. *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Science, history, and gastronomy are on the menu this week! Building on our cicada episode with the buzz-worthy Dr. Gene Kritsky, co-hosts Dr. Diane and  Lynn Wareh Coles unlock the secrets of the cicada convergence with a swarm of guests. First up, Sue Fliess, author of the beautiful picture book Cicada Symphony. Sue's passion for cicadas, ignited during quiet pandemic strolls, led to a treasure trove of surprising facts. Discover how these insects protect their hearing while creating their trademark music and how you can engage with these fascinating creatures. We'll guide you through Sue's research journey, enriched by insights from the esteemed entomologist Professor Michael Raup, and offer up a family-friendly guide to turning your backyard into a wonderland of cicada discovery. Check out these links for more cicada-themed learning:Cicada SafariCicada ManiaTumbling Towers Cicada GameSTEAM/Picture Book connected learning for preschool and early childhood (featuring Cicadas)Next up, step into the time machine with us as we trace the historical footprints of cicadas across centuries, from  the Lewis and Clark expedition to Benjamin Banneker's pioneering work in entomology. History buff Jennifer Coleman provides insights into the world during the last major cicada convergence in 1803 and helps us connect the dots between their periodic emergence and pivotal moments in history. Our conversation takes an unexpected turn to the kitchen, where cicadas transform from backyard curiosities to culinary delicacies. Have you ever considered the taste of cicadas or the crunch of grasshoppers in a salad? Christy Mihaly, co-author of  Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought,  sheds light on entomophagy's role in nurturing our planet's health. "Chef" Barry Schnoor then joins us to offer practical cooking tips for the daring home chef. Beyond the potential environmental boons, we examine practical considerations, like allergies, and offer cooking tips for the insect-inclined. So whether you're a foodie seeking the next big thing or just curious about sustainable eating, this episode promises to satisfy your appetite for knowledge—and perhaps inspire your next adventurous meal.Support the showRead the full show notes, visit the website, and check out my on-demand virtual course. Continue the adventure at LinkedIn or Instagram. *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Is it Exodus all over again? Gene Kritsky, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, joins guest host Ian Hoch to explain the more than a trillion cicadas preparing to hatch this year in a double brood event.

This hour, guest host Ian Hoch talks to Gene Kritsky, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, about the more than a trillion cicadas preparing to hatch this year in a double brood event. Then, Greg Buisson, comes on to talk about the Kenner Italian Heritage Festival - Festa Italiana -  starting tomorrow through Sunday in Rivertown.

Tommy talks to Gene Kritsky, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati and author of "A Tale of Two Broods"

The animal that we're talking about this week is one that you've probably heard before. They also have one of the most interesting life cycles on the planet and can emerge in huge swarms. This week, Alex is joined by expert Gene Kritsky, Professor of Biology and Dean of the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University, to tell you all there is to know about these amazing creatures. So, you may want to invest in some earplugs because we're going to learn all about cicadas.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Sign up for our email list on our website for the chance to win a free On Wildlife t-shirt!Support the show

Gia and Bob just cannot let go of the 17 year cicadas. They discuss a very cool bird the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo that has a special taste for cicadas. Related episodes: Cicadas, 17 Years to Awesome and The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Our sources for this episode include: Cicada Safari App created by Dr. Gene Kritsky  Ohio Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species published by Waterford Press Bird Note Podcast on the Yellow-billed Cuckoo

In this episode we talk with Dr. Gene Kritsky, who has authored or edited 10 books and over 250 papers on subjects as diverse as entomology, Egyptology, evolution, history of science, dinosaur biology, insect poetry and insect mythology. The Tears of Re: Beekeeping in Ancient Egypt is one of his Egyptology stories in a book, and Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition was released this spring, just before Brood X began singing their mating songs (at up to 90 decibels at their peak) in the Eastern US this spring. He is the Dean, and a Professor in the department of Behavioral and Natural Sciences in Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this incredible interview, he weaves all of these things together and ties them all into his love of bees and beekeeping. We start with a discussion of the Brood X cicadas this spring, and his new book about them, but wander in and through the history of developing the timing of all of the Broods of cicadas that exist, how are they related, and do they harm bees in anyway. Long ago he read Eva Crane's book on the history of hives, and that started his exploration of, and a book about, In Search of the Perfect Hive. As a Fulbright Scholar, he traveled to Egypt to teach entomology, and there he really got involved in their beekeeping styles, government's role and organization. He relates stories on Egypt's history of bees and beekeeping, hive styles, and yes, there has been honey found in Pyramids that is thousands of years old that is still edible. His definition of “beekeeping” is the intentional prevision of an artificial container in which bees can produce. Have you ever thought you would use the words “Insects” and “Mythology” in the same sentence? Gene does. He knows museums and can direct you to the sections that cover all of these subjects. Dr. Gene Kritsky is one of the most interesting stories we've told. Come along for the ride. Links and websites mentioned in this podcast: Gene Kritsky Website - http://genekritsky.com/ Cicada Safari - Cicadasafari.org Gene's Wife's Bee Inspired Jewelry - Silverspotstudio.com At The Hive Entrance, H. Storch - https://www.northernbeebooks.co.uk/products/storch-at-the-hive-entrance/ Bee-ing Diverse - Bee Culture October Event: https://store.beeculture.com/beeing-diverse-inspiring-leaders-in-beekeeping-october-2021/ Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - https://www.honeybeeobscura.com ______________ We welcome Betterbee as sponsor of today's episode. BetterBee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, BetterBee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global Patties is a family business that manufactures protein supplement patties for honey bees. Feeding your hives protein supplement patties will help ensure that they produce strong and health colonies by increasing brood production and overall honey flow. Global offers a variety of standard patties, as well as custom patties to meet your specific needs. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  We want to also thank 2 Million Blossoms as a sponsor of the podcast. 2 Million Blossoms is a quarterly magazine destined for your coffee table. Each page of the magazine is dedicated to the stories and photos of all pollinators and written by leading researchers, photographers and our very own, Kim Flottum. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thanks to Bee Culture, the Magazine of American Beekeeping, for their support of The Beekeeping Today Podcast. Available in print and digital at www.beeculture.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Young Presidents, "Be Strong"; Musicalman, "Epilogue". Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC

In this first ever 4-person episode of Here We Are, I get to geek out all about cicadas with Barrett Klein (who is a good friend of mine and very popular Here We Are guest), Joseph Yoon (Executive Director of Brooklyn Bugs), and Gene Kritsky (Entomologist and cicada expert). We discuss the origin of cicadas, the cultural aversion to eating insects in West, the interesting relationship cicadas have with prime numbers, and more! Barrett Klein: https://www.pupating.org/ https://www.uwlax.edu/profile/bklein/ Gene Kritsky's new book "Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition": https://amzn.to/3yygAMg Cicada Safari app: https://cicadasafari.org/ Joseph Yoon: https://www.brooklynbugs.com/ https://linktr.ee/brooklynbugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first ever 4-person episode of Here We Are, I get to geek out all about cicadas with Barrett Klein (who is a good friend of mine and very popular Here We Are guest), Joseph Yoon (Executive Director of Brooklyn Bugs), and Gene Kritsky (Entomologist and cicada expert). We discuss the origin of cicadas, the cultural aversion to eating insects in West, the interesting relationship cicadas have with prime numbers, and more! Barrett Klein: https://www.pupating.org/ https://www.uwlax.edu/profile/bklein/ Gene Kritsky's new book "Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition": https://amzn.to/3yygAMg Cicada Safari app: https://cicadasafari.org/ Joseph Yoon: https://www.brooklynbugs.com/ https://linktr.ee/brooklynbugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our podcast series concludes and our cicada friends begin their new 17-year cycle, Dr. Gene Kritsky from Mount St. Joseph University talks about the success of the Brood X crowd sourcing effort and the Cicada Safari app.

Dr. Gene Kritsky, Dean, School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph – Everything you need to know about these noisy summer insects. For more information visit http://genekritsky.com/

This week on Start Hear : Left, Right & Center : KCRW's weekly confrontation over politics, policy and popular culture. In God We Lust : A six part series about what the tabloids called "the pool boy" scandal. Brood X : WVXU joins with cicada expert Dr. Gene Kritsky from Mount St. Joseph University for a 10-part series.

Statt found an extremely rare blue-eyed cicada! What does cicada expert Dr. Gene Kritsky from Mount St. Joe think about this? Will he pay top dollar for it?

Love them or loathe them, the cicadas of Brood X are here. One Washington Post editor recalls his first taste of the bug. A Smithsonian entomologist demystifies the science of Brood X. And a biologist takes us on a journey through cicadas’ deep past.Read more:When the cicadas of Brood X last emerged, the world was a different place. George W. Bush was president. “Shrek 2” topped the box office. And Cameron Barr, lately the interim leader of The Washington Post, was a general-assignment reporter tasked with sampling frozen cicadas sauteed in butter and parsley.Smithsonian entomologist Floyd Shockley has long loved periodical cicadas. He takes us on a tour behind the scenes at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, which houses cabinets full of preserved insects. There we learn about cicadas’ elegant bodies — and the mysterious way they count the passage of the years.And finally, biologist Gene Kritsky takes us back many, many emergences to the time when cicadas serenaded the dinosaurs.Entomologists want your help documenting Brood X for their Cicada Safari project. If you would like to contribute photos or videos of cicadas, download the Cicada Safari app or go to cicadasafari.org.

Lets talk about BUGS BABY! Here in the Cincinnati area we have the leading Cicada specialist Dr. Gene Kritsky - author of 10 books - many about cicadas specifically and science in general. Giddy up, this man is excited :)

Our expert, Dr. Gene Kritsky, has devoted a great deal of his professional life to the study of cicadas. But who studied them before him? How did early scientists study these periodical emergences? And is crowd sourcing a new concept in cicada studies?

Periodical Cicadas are this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with Gene KritskyWhat You’ll LearnWhat are the different types of Cicada?What is the life cycle of a periodical cicada?What role cicadas play in the environmentWhere and when do cicadas emerge.How you can help map the 2021 emergence of the periodical cicada Brood X. Our GuestGene Kritsky, PhD is Professor of Biology and Dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. He is a Fellow of the Entomological Society of America and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He received his BA in Biology from Indiana University in 1974, and his MS and PhD in Entomology from the University of Illinois in 1976 and 1977 respectively.Gene lives with his wife, the artist Jessee Smith, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Resources & Links MentionedCicada Safari – download the free app from the Apple app store or Google playCicada safari websiteGene’s website*Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition bookCicada jewelry made by Genes wife,*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeFascinating Facts about Bats & How To Attract Them ft Dr. Merlin TuttleSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

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Love is in the air this spring in the eastern United States, where billions of cicadas will soon appear in the biggest emergence event since 2004.The insects are part of a group called Brood X — also known as the Great Eastern Brood — which is expected in a geographical range stretching from Tennessee to New York.These cicadas have been subterranean for 17 years, tunneling and feeding beneath the soil. When they are back above ground, finding a mate will be, understandably, a top priority. The loud, buzzing drone cicadas make is actually a mating song emitted by male insects, flexing a drumlike organ called a tymbal."It's all boys calling girls," said entomologist Eric Day of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University extension. "First you get a few here and there, then what happens is they start chorusing — there's so many of them that the cicada calls all combine in this huge chorus."While cicadas can be a nuisance for some orchardists and farmers, witnessing them is also an awe-inspiring experience, Day said."This is a real treat. This is an unusual biological phenomenon. Periodical cicadas only occur in the eastern United States; they don't occur anywhere else in the world," he said. "It's just going to be an amazingly big, big show."When and where will the cicadas emerge this year?That show doesn't kick off until the ground warms up. Cicadas, which are not harmful to humans or animals, begin to emerge when the soil reaches 64 degrees Fahrenheit, Day said.A few individuals will probably come out in mid-to-late April, Day said, stragglers that the entomologist nicknames "lonesome Bobs," who call and call to no avail. The true, large-scale emergence might happen in the first or second week of May, depending on location.Scientists differ about the precise range of Brood X cicadas, but entomologist Gene Kritsky, dean of behavioral and natural sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati — and the unofficial dean of Brood X cicadas — expects to see them in 14 states plus the District of Columbia.Brood X — the "X" is the Roman numeral for 10 — is the largest group of 17-year cicadas, said Kritsky, author of the new book "Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition." (Other periodical cicada groups emerge on a 13-year cycle.)Scientists don't know the precise reasons behind the cicada schedules, or why both kinds of periodical cicadas have prime-numbered life spans. Emerging en masse, though, helps the bugs survive predation and mate successfully, as birds and small mammals only can pick off so many cicadas at once.When it comes to such reproduction strategies, this year's cicadas have a lot in common with other broods. What sets Brood X apart from other cicada emergences, however, is proximity to large metropolitan areas."About 35 million Americans will have the opportunity to interact with Brood X," Kritsky said, noting that they will likely be spotted in Philadelphia; Washington, DC; Baltimore; Cincinnati; and Indianapolis. In the past, Brood X cicadas have even emerged in New York City's Central Park.Early signs of cicadas include finger-size holes in the ground near the base of trees. You might also spot a chimneylike tunnel poking out of the soil.Subscribe to CNN's Wonder Theory newsletter: Explore the universe with weekly news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.When the insects do appear, they make an impressive amount of noise. Once, Kritsky said, he recorded a cicada chorus while sitting in a cemetery below the flight path for Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, Kentucky.The insects clocked in at 96 decibels, drowning out the sound of passenger jets passing directly overhead. The chorus won't last long, however. Cicadas usually die just four to six weeks after emergence.Will cicadas harm your garden?When cicadas emerge, gardeners may see the insects crawling over plants, but it's nothing to worry about, said Paula Shrewsbury, an a...

17 Year Cicada Safari - Dr. Gene Kritsky The Not Old Better Show, Science & Technology Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show.  I'm Paul Vogelzang and this episode is brought to you by Feals and is part of our Science Makes Us Safer series.   Our guest today is Dr. Gene Kritsky, and we're talking about the 17-year periodical cicadas.  Dr. Gene Kritsky is the dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences and is a professor in the Department of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University. Additionally, Dr. Gene Kritsky is an entomologist who has authored or edited 10 books and over 250 papers on subjects as diverse as entomology, egyptology, evolution, history of science, dinosaur biology, insect poetry, and insect mythology. Dr. Kritsky's most recent book, The Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition was published in 2021.  And, now, Dr. Kritsky and his Mount St. Joseph IT team have introduced a fantastic new app to track the cicada for citizen science research, called ‘Cicada Safari.' At this very instant, in backyards and forests across the eastern U.S., one of nature's greatest spectacles is underway. Every seventeen years, millions of cicadas rise from the soil of the eastern United States to fly, mate, and fill the air with their noisy song. Although it may lack the epic majesty of the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti or the serene beauty of cherry blossom season in Japan, this event is no less awe-inspiring. I'm talking about the emergence of the Brood X cicadas.  Be aware as you're mowing your lawn, outside on a hike, listening to the trees rustle, and please use the Cicada Safari app to help with the tracking and mapping of these amazing insects! We'll talk about the Brood X cicada, the new ‘Cicada Safari' app, cicada sounds, which you can hear now in the background, and all things cicada with Dr. Gene Kritsky. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Gene Kritsky. My thanks to Dr. Gene Kritsky for his generous time, work, and energy today.  My thanks to Feals for sponsoring today's show.  Please support our sponsors.  My thanks, as well, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience.  Please join me next time, be safe, be healthy…I hope you're listening today as you're waiting in line for your vaccine, and remember, let's talk about Better.  The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks, everybody.

Gene Kritsky, Dean of the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati and author of Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition (Ohio Biological Survey 2021), talks about the coming of trillions of cicadas from underground into parts of the Northeast and Midwest and the science behind why they only emerge every 17 years. 

 The Arthro-Pod crew is super excited about the emergence of the periodical cicadas known as Brood X this year! To celebrate Jody created a quiz competition for Mike and Jonathan to face off through! The questions can be found on Kahoot if you would like to give it a shot! Just look for the Periodical Cicada Quiz with 26 questions. Tune in to learn about the cicadas coming out this year and get excited to go find them!The cicadas are here! Photo by Daniel Herms, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org Show notesPeriodical Cicadas the Brood X Edition by Gene KritskyCheck out this Scientific American article that talks about the important contributions of Margaretta Hare Morris to our understanding of cicadasThe University of Connecticut houses a lot of great info on the distribution of cicadaso   https://cicadas.uconn.edu/broods/ Cicada Mania is a resource everyone should check out if they are interested in these awesome creatures. In particular look at their pages on cicada biology/natural history and discussions on the broodso   https://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/how-many-kinds-of-cicadas-are-there/Finally, please consider downloading and using the Cicada Safari app if you get to go out and look for these screaming teenage bugs!Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @bugmanjon, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through Apple Podcasts!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher!This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The state of Florida is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases, and new variants of the coronavirus. What's going on there? Dr. Marco Salemi from the University of Florida's Emerging Pathogens Institute joins us to break it down into terms we can understand. The cicadas are coming! What do you need to know about Brood X's pending reemergence? Noted author and cicadas expert Dr. Gene Kritsky from Mount St. Joseph University tells us all about them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Solomon discusses the results from a new exclusive poll on Canadians' attitudes towards domestic vaccine passports.  On today's show:  We play Evan's full interview with Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau on the G7 meeting. Dr. Gene Kritsky, Dean of the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University, talks about the trillions of cicadas that are set to emerge in the U.S.  Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, discusses the latest updates on Bill C-10.  Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, plays Overhyped vs. Underplayed. 

We're joined today by cicada expert Dr. Gene Kritsky! Plus: Brood X... high meat, and Mike finds a childhood connection with art theft.

Before Brood X makes its appearance, Dr. Gene Kritsky shares some of the history of cicada brood emergences in what we now know as the eastern United States. What did indigenous peoples and colonizers think of the bugs? And you'll even hear a bit about how they taste.

Gia and Bob are excited about the arrival of the 17 year periodic cicadas. We hope to inspire you to either love cicadas or maybe just hate them a little less. Bob and Gia share 17 cool things about cicadas. There is nothing to fear when the cicadas are here! Please listen to the episode to learn all about our contest to celebrate the cicadas! Email us your entry to info@natureguys.org. Related episodes: Cicadas are Kinda Cute, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Our sources for this episode include: Cicada Safari App created by Dr. Gene Kritsky  Cicada Mania: Cicada Insect News, Facts, Life Cycle, Photos, Books ... When the Woods Hum by Joanne Ryder (the book is out of print but check your library) Cecily Cicada (2021 Edition) by Kita Helmetag Murdock and Patsy Helmetag Periodical Cicadas The Brood X Edition by Gene Kritsky

For many of us, the rhythmic chatter of annual cicadas is a natural part of every summer. But then… every once in a while… the trees explode in a deafening chorus of periodical cicadas. Periodical cicadas will spend over a decade as nymphs underground before emerging and maturing into adults. The adults only live a few weeks, but what an impression they make while they are here! In this episode of the Backyard Ecology podcast, we talk with Dr. Gene Kritsky. Gene is the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St, Joseph University in Cincinnati. He is also the author of the book Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition. During our conversation, Gene talked about the different species of 17-year periodical cicadas, as well as, the difference between broods and species. We also talked about the interesting life history of periodical cicadas and the important roles they play in the local ecosystems when they emerge. In addition, Gene provided tips for anyone who might be a little concerned about any negative impacts that periodical cicadas might have on their trees. One of the most exciting things Gene shared with us is his research on documenting and mapping the different broods. The idea that whole broods could be missed for centuries or that we have new broods appearing as portions of known broods shift their emergence patterns is fascinating to me. I also love the fact that he has given all of us the opportunity to help document and map the different broods through his Cicada Safari app. Using the Cicada Safari app, we can help Gene and other researchers gain a better understanding of the distribution of the different broods. With today's tools and technology, we have the opportunity to easily help create much more detailed and comprehensive maps of the broods than scientists have ever been able to do before. But to it will take all of us working together and documenting what is happening in our own yards and communities. I think that's exciting and hope we can help grant Gene's wish to completely overwhelm him with data. I also appreciate all of the fun and educational resources that are included in the Cicada Safari app and on the Cicada Safari website. Whether you want to learn how to identify the different species, just have some fun making origami cicadas, learn how to dive into the historic records to try and identify overlooked broods in your area, or are looking for potential science fair project ideas, the Cicada Safari website has you covered. Links to the Cicada Safari website, Gene's book, and other periodical cicada resources he recommended can be found below. When we recorded this in 2021, Brood X was the periodical cicada emergence that we were looking forward to. However, at least one brood of periodical cicadas emerges somewhere in the country every year. So, no matter when you listen to this episode, it is likely that there will be an emergence somewhere in the U.S. that needs to be documented and mapped. Links: Cicada Safari Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition Paperback edition * Kindle edition * Other recommended resources Cicada Mania Backyard Ecology's website My email: shannon@backyardecology.net Episode image: Periodical cicada Photo credit: Gene Kritsky, Mount St. Joseph University, all rights reserved

This week, we start our multi-part series on hive types other than the standard Langstroth.  We start with the Flow Hive. In this episode, we talk with Stewart Anderson, who, with his son Cedar imagined and then created the Flow Hive, certainly the most cosmic jump in the technology of honey harvesting developed since the first mechanical honey extractor conceived by Major Franz Elder von Hruschka in 1865. It started on a hot summer day 16 years ago when Cedar had spent a long day cranking his extractor harvesting his honey crop. Cranky bees, humid tropical weather and lots of work made Cedar ask his dad if there was some way to harvest honey without having to open a hive. So that evening they spent a couple of hours trying to figure out the equation that would change honey harvesting forever. They actually figured out that to make that happen they needed to make the honey flow vertically in the hive to be collected at the bottom, somehow. That simple discovery had to overcome opening ripe honey cells, dealing with the cappings, reclosing the cell, removing the now disrupted capping wax, and seeing if the bees would reuse the cells. Or even abscond. Their website photos show how they made that work and work well, with plastic frames inside the Langstroth deep hive body that could be offset with a crank on the outside of the box, offsetting the cells in the frame so the honey drained to a pipe below, to empty into honey bottles outside. Harvesting honey without opening the hive. But getting there took them a score of years, figuring out how to manufacture the frames needed, to make them fit, how to make it all fit, and how to market this. Their first intentions were to make this a tool for commercial beekeepers in their home country of Australia. But it turns out, it was the perfect tool for the hobby market, and, to their surprise, these customers wanted the whole hive, not just the deep super with all the gadgets inside. Life then got interesting for them. Listen as Stu talk with us about his and more! Links and websites mentioned in this podcast: Flow Hive - https://www.honeyflow.com Kim's Book on Cicadas by Gene Kritsky - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0867271736/ Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - https://www.honeybeeobscura.com ______________ We welcome Betterbee as sponsor of today's episode. BetterBee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, BetterBee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global Patties is a family business that manufactures protein supplement patties for honey bees. Feeding your hives protein supplement patties will help ensure that they produce strong and health colonies by increasing brood production and overall honey flow. Global offers a variety of standard patties, as well as custom patties to meet your specific needs. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  We want to also thank 2 Million Blossoms as a sponsor of the podcast. 2 Million Blossoms is a quarterly magazine destined for your coffee table. Each page of the magazine is dedicated to the stories and photos of all pollinators and written by leading researchers, photographers and our very own, Kim Flottum. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thanks to Bee Culture, the Magazine of American Beekeeping, for their support of The Beekeeping Today Podcast. Available in print and digital at www.beeculture.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Young Presidents, "Be Strong"; Musicalman, "Epilogue". Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC

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Mark is joined by professor of biology Dr. Gene Kritsky to talk the Brood X Cicadas that are on their way. Krik Allen, co-founder of Edgar County Watchdogs in Illinois, explains how he and the group have been exposing corruption and malfeasance in the state since 2011. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions and millions of Brood X cicadas are only weeks away from buzzing around Greater Cincinnati. We speak with Mount St. Joseph's professor, Dr. Gene Kritsky, about the incoming visitors that are sure to have everyone's attention!

They are numerous. They are patient. They are COMING for the United States in droves this spring: They are cicadas. *The* Cicada guy Dr. Gene Kritsky joins to chat all about the annual cicadas you may see every summer vs. the periodical ones that cycle through the states in broods of giant numbers. Learn how they survive underground for decades, what they are doing down there, all about their lifecycle, who eats them and why, plus get inspired to take a cicada safari, download Cicada Safari, and appreciate their sexually desperate songs, which can be as loud as an ambulance. By the end, you’ll want to don a bug costume and hitchhike to the Midwest. (Don’t do that.) Dr. Gene Kritsky’s new cicada book: Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition Download the Cicada Safari app at the Apple Store or Google Play Store.  Gene’s website: genekritsky.com Also see CicadaMania.com, and follow Instagram.com/CicadaMania  A donation was made to Mount Saint Joseph’s cicada research in the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences Sponsor links: www.alieward.com/ologies-sponsors More links at: alieward.com/ologies/cicadalogy Gene’s wife Jesse is a silversmith who makes bug jewelry. Check it out!  Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes! Follow twitter.com/ologies or instagram.com/ologies Follow twitter.com/AlieWard or instagram.com/AlieWard Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Stuff to Blow Your Mind's Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they talk about ancient Egyptian beekeeping with "The Tears of Re" author and entomologist Gene Kritsky. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's talk about ancient Egyptian bee keeping. Here's our 2016 chat with "The Tears of Re" author entomologist Gene Kritsky. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, enter a kingdom within a kingdom: the remarkable honey-and-wax monarchy within a beehive and the organizational complexity of ancient Egypt. Join Robert and Joe as they discuss the importance of apiculture in ancient Egypt and chat with 'The Tears of Re' author entomologist Gene Kritsky. (Previously published Mar 17, 2016) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Join us as we explore the mysterious world of periodical cicadas. Our research for this episode was easy because we are lucky to have in Cincinnati a cicada expert. Gene Kritsky is a Professor of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University. We has written a book called “Periodical Cicadas The Plague and the Puzzle. He also has a website called MSJ Cicada Web Site (http://faculty.msj.edu/kritskg/cicada/site/Home.html)

Mike talks to Dr. Gene Kritsky, Dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University. The topic is the Lone Star Tick and how it can make you allergic to red meat...that means no more cheeseburgers and steak!

- Joe Mixon reaction- Dr. Gene Kritsky, cicadas expert....they're coming!- Rocky Boiman breaks down the draft

Scott starts by talking with Gene Kritsky about cicadas. It that time again. Amy Wagner from simply money talks about Trump Tax Cuts and Retirement. Lance and Sloanie discuss the Bengals Draft from last weekend. What to do and how to prepare for a tornado. Mike Allen tells sloanie about the house fire in Indian Hill and the Insurance settlement involved.

Sloanie starts talking to Nathan Bachrach from Simply money about Trumps Tax Cuts. Pete O'Shea and Scott talk about Narcotics Addiction and how to overcome it. John Morris tells us that College Students should pass a financial responsibility test before enrolling. Karl Widerquist explains Ontario Canadas Basic Wage and if we should be doing this. Don Mazzella tells us automation and Robots will soon be in management roles. Gene Kritsky tells us that Cicadas will be in Cincinnati this year. Some are already here.

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, enter a kingdom within a kingdom: the remarkable honey-and-wax monarchy within a beehive and the organizational complexity of ancient Egypt. Join Robert and Joe as they discuss the importance of apiculture in ancient Egypt and chat with "The Tears of Re" author entomologist Gene Kritsky. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers