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Biting & Stinging Pests · Austin, Texas

Cicada Killer Wasps

Huge wasps, up to 1.5 inches, with a black-and-yellow striped abdomen and rusty wings.

Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats cicada killer wasps in Austin and 26 nearby towns as their own treatment, quoted before we start. Text a photo to 512-203-0525 for a quick quote.
Cicada killer wasp
Cicada killer wasp · Magic Pest & Lawn, Austin TX

Signs you have them

  • Holes about the size of a quarter with a U-shaped pile of soil
  • Large wasps flying low over the lawn in midsummer

Why it matters

Males buzz people but can't sting. Females rarely sting unless handled.

How we treat it

We soak every burrow with a residual treatment.

Prevention

  • Thicken thin turf and water bare areas, which they avoid

Where we treat cicada killer wasps

Season in Central Texas: Active Jun–Aug; peak Jul–Aug.

Magic Pest & Lawn serves Austin and 26 surrounding towns, including:

AustinRound RockGeorgetownCedar ParkPflugervilleLakewayBudaKyleAll towns →

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