Cicada Killer Wasp
Our remedy for cicada killer wasp control
First, contact us. The Cicada Killer is not aggressive whatsoever, but sometimes they can cause damage by digging and loosening soil around patios or landscaping. When their populations become abundant, your technician can apply materials to the individual burrows. If you have recurring issues with these wasps year after year, something on your property is attracting them. Your technician can investigate what exactly is causing them to return and recommend alternatives for your landscaping, or even a preventative treatment prior to the population arriving during that time of year.
These and many other species of stinging insects are covered under our Healthy Home Maintenance Program.
How to Identify a Cicada Killer Wasp
Appearance
The cicada killer wasp can grow up to 1.5″ long! Despite their intimidating size, these wasps are very docile. The female has a stinger that she uses to inject cicadas so that she may feed her young. Their coloring is black with dark yellow or rust orange striping, and wings that have a brown transparent tint. Their legs are rust brown.
Habitat
These solitary wasps prefer well-drained, light-textured soils in that are near trees that have cicadas in them. The females will dig holes or tunnels near your sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, gardens or in the lawn. They create these burrows in the soil for their larvae, which look like big grubs.
Diet
Cicada killer wasp larvae eat cicadas that are brought into their burrows by the female wasp.
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My parents were clients as well.
“Have been with Franklin for over 20 years. My parents were clients as well. When wasps decide to make their home near a front door, etc., they are very responsive. Mark is the best and very thorough!”
P. B. | Homeowner
Munster, IN
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