More good news: You won't need any special equipment to endure the summer of Brood X. Cicada carcasses can emit a stink after a while, so you might want to keep an outdoor broom and dustpan handy for daily patio sweeps. Experts advise paying special attention to rooftop gutters, which can grow clogged with cicada parts during large brood cycles. And if you can stomach the sight (and scent) of them, you may want to consider letting the little fellows decompose; their bodies make for decent composting material.