What Are Tick Bite Risk Factors? Risk factors for tick bites include hiking in woods and/or grasses with skin exposed to the environment, especially from the months of April through September, and not using insect repellent or clothing that protects the arms, legs, and other body areas.
Preview â Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton. Full Cicada Moon. It's 1969, and the Apollo 11 mission is getting ready to go to the moon. But for half-black, half-Japanese Mimi, moving to a predominantly white Vermont town is enough to make her feel alien. It's 1969, and the Apollo 11 mission is getting ready to go to the moon.
Cicada facts: 1  Only male cicadas sing. They do this in an attempt to find a mate. 2  Different species have different songs to attract only their own kind. 3  Adult cicadas have short lives, usually only a few weeks.  Most of their lives are spent as nymphs underground. For some species this can be up to several years.