Cicada Killer Wasp
Very large solitary wasps, black and yellow, that dig burrows in sandy or bare soil and hunt cicadas to provision their nests. Males are territorial but harmless; females rarely sting unless handled.
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How to identify cicada killer wasp
Very large solitary wasps, black and yellow, that dig burrows in sandy or bare soil and hunt cicadas to provision their nests. Males are territorial but harmless; females rarely sting unless handled.
What a pest pro would do
- Inspect the eaves, soffits, roofline, ground, and voids for active nests.
- Treat and remove nests safely, timed for when the colony is least active — high or hidden nests are handled with the right equipment.
- Apply a residual barrier to the Peak Line where new queens rebuild; honey bees are referred for live relocation, not killed.
- Return through the season to catch new nests early.
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