In this guide, we look at the mating rituals and life cycle of one of the most common wasps in North America – Cicada Killers. While there are more than 20,000 solitary wasp species in the world, the cicada killer deserves special mention. These relatively harmless wasps often appear to be scary simply because of … Read more
Cicada killers are the gentle giants of the wasp world, but their formidable name and size do not stop a few intrepid predators from hunting and eating them. Let’s see who their predators are. Nature tells us that there is a cycle to everything, and those who prey on others shall themselves be preyed upon … Read more
Cicada killers hunt for cicadas, but do they actually eat them? Let’s find out. Cicada killers are one of the giants among the different species of wasps worldwide. Despite their formidable appearance and size, these wasps do not have highly aggressive behavior like yellow jackets. But have you ever wondered what these giant wasps eat … Read more
In this blog, we discuss the various ordeals and gauntlets that cicada killer larvae have to contend with so that they can turn into adult wasps. Have a read! From the time female cicada killers mate to the phase when the pupae finally emerge as young cicada killers, there is a lot that goes on … Read more
Cicada killers are often misunderstood as yellow jackets or giant hornets due to their size and shape, but we assure you these two wasps are not alike! In this article, we compared cicada killers with yellow jackets. Sphecius speciosus sounds like a spell you’d use to jinx someone, but we assure you, it’s actually the … Read more
Looking for ways to rid your home and garden of cicada killers without using pesticides? Here is a complete guide for you! Watching a bunch of black, giant wasps in your garden fluttering around and sitting on your flowers can be terrifying. Cicada killers are quite infamous, partly because of their looks. These wasps are … Read more