Cicada Killer Wasp Removal
Cicada killers are large ground-nesting wasps that show up in summer, usually around bare soil, sandy lawns, retaining walls, patios, sidewalks, and landscaped beds. They are less aggressive than yellow jackets, but their size and repeated burrowing can make a yard feel unusable. We identify the activity, confirm it is cicada killers and not a more aggressive stinging insect, then treat active burrows where control is needed.
Signs you might have a problem
- Large wasps flying low over the lawn or landscape beds in summer
- Round burrow openings with loose soil pushed out around the entrance
- Activity along patios, sidewalks, retaining walls, or sandy bare spots
- Wasps carrying cicadas back to ground burrows
Our approach
- 1Inspection to confirm cicada killers and locate active burrows
- 2Targeted treatment of active burrow entrances where activity is concentrated
- 3Guidance on reducing bare, sandy soil that attracts new burrows
- 4Follow-up if activity continues in high-traffic areas
Common questions
Are cicada killers dangerous?
They look intimidating, but they are usually less aggressive than yellow jackets or hornets. The main concern is activity near doors, patios, sidewalks, play areas, or anywhere people and pets are constantly passing through.
Do cicada killers come back every year?
They can return to the same kind of site if the lawn or landscape still has loose, bare, sandy soil. Treatment helps with active burrows, and improving turf density can reduce future nesting.
Can you remove the burrows?
We treat active burrows first. Once activity stops, the openings can be filled or the bare soil can be repaired so the area is less attractive the next season.
Need help with cicada killers?
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