Cicada Killer Bees

Identification
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Cicada killer bees appear similar to a large yellow jacket
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1-1 5/8″ long
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Black or rusty in color with yellow markings on first 3 abdominal segments
Environment
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Solitary; do not live in colonies or nests
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Nest in areas of bare ground
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Females dig burrows 1/2″ in diameter and can extend 10″ deep
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Females feed on cicadas (insect)
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Emerge from burrows in Summer, usually July or August
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There can be many burrows in a small area
Threats
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Soil from burrows can be unsightly
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Holes may be apparent in the lawn where burrows have been established
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Very low potential for stings, only sting if handled. Males cannot sting
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Stings may be life threatening to sensitive individuals
Treatment
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A product may be applied to the area where the cicada killers are digging burrows
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Eliminate bare ground areas to make it less appealing to them
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Cicada killers are beneficial insects and are therefore only controlled when absolutely necessary
LOCATIONS
We have service centers throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
HOURS
Service Centers: M-F 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Customer Care: M-F 6:30AM - 5:30PM