How to Get Rid of Cicada Killers (4 Easy Steps)

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In this video, we’ll show you how to identify and get rid of cicada killer wasps on your property.

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Introduction: 0:00
How to Identify Cicada Killers: 0:35
How to Inspect for Cicada Killers: 1:47
How to Treat for Cicada Killers: 2:23
How to Prevent Cicada Killers: 3:57

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Cicada Killers are large wasps, and are often confused for the European Hornet due to their size. However, Cicada Killers are slightly larger than the European hornet and have distinct visual differences. Cicada Killers can grow to be around 1.5 to 2 inches in length. While the European Hornet has bright orange, yellow, and brown body markings, Cicada Killers feature black and yellow more prominently. Cicada Killers also have large compound eyes, orange-tinted wings, and females will possess stingers. The name “Cicada Killer” comes from the species’ tendency to hunt cicadas and feed them to their young.

To confirm Cicada Killer activity on your property, inspect your lawn for any burrows. Adult Cicada Killers are active during the summer, when cicadas are active. Cicada Killers prefer patchy lawns with dry soil. You can also look underneath shrubbery or in garden beds. Remember, burrow entrances will look like small holes surrounded by dirt. It’s important to note the location of every burrow you find, since you’ll need to treat the nest directly to get rid of your Cicada Killer problem.

After identifying your pest and inspecting for activity on your property, it’s time to start treatment.
Before starting any treatment, be sure to wear your personal protective equipment, or PPE, and remember to keep all people and pets off the treated areas until dry. When dealing with stinging pests like wasps, always use caution and keep yourself protected. Even though Cicada Killers are pretty docile, it is still best that you cover up as much exposed skin as possible with a professional bee suit to prevent stings.

To treat Cicada Killers on your property, use a Cypermethrin product like Sylo Insecticide. Sylo Insecticide is a powerful insecticide concentrate that will need to be mixed with water before application. Sylo is extremely effective against wasps, and many insect pests found around the home or yard and will remain effective for up to 90 days. To get rid of cicada killer wasps with Sylo, you will need to treat the nest with a 0.25% emulsion. To do this, mix a ratio of 1.3 fluid ounces of Sylo with one gallon of water. We recommend you use a hand pump sprayer since you’ll be making targeted treatments to any burrows and their entrances.

Cicada Killers prefer to dig in exposed patches of soil. To discourage Cicada Killers from establishing their burrows in your lawn, you’ll want to conduct proper lawn maintenance to make sure your grass grows thick and make it tougher for these wasps to dig through. Water your lawn deeply once a week with 1-1.5 inches of water, and mow your grass to a tall height, about 3 to 4 inches. This will not only ensure an improved look for your lawn, but it will also strengthen your grass’s roots and make it more difficult for any pest to dig through. You can also discourage Cicada Killers from digging in garden beds by adding a thick layer of mulch.

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