For the first time in 221 years a double emergence of cicada's is expected in Alabama. The Brood XIX, which appears every 13 years and the brood XIII which appears every 17 years are expected to emerge when the ground warms up in early summer. So, prepare for billions of screaming insects leaving their shells on everything. They will enjoy your fruit trees and lawns, decorate your windshields and make a nuisance of themselves. They comin'!