Stinging Insects · Jul–Aug peak
Cicada Killer Wasp Control in Dayton, OH
Cicada killers are the enormous wasps that appear over Ohio lawns in July and August, hovering low and tunneling into bare soil, sand and the edges of driveways and patios. They are far less aggressive than they look, but a heavy infestation undermines turf and terrifies anyone using the yard.
Signs you have cicada killer wasps
- Two-inch wasps hovering a few inches above thin turf
- Pencil-width holes with fans of excavated soil
- Wasps carrying paralyzed cicadas back to burrows
- Activity concentrated on slopes, sand and bare patches
How we treat it
- 01
Burrow-by-burrow treatment of the active tunnels
- 02
Broadcast treatment when the colony count is high
- 03
Turf and soil recommendations — thick lawn is the long-term fix
Cicada Killer Wasps questions Dayton homeowners ask
- How fast can you get out for cicada killers?
- Most Miami Valley calls are scheduled within the same week, and stinging-insect emergencies are often handled same or next day. Ken schedules the visit himself when you call.
- Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
- Yes. We use EPA-registered products applied by a licensed applicator (ODA #12706), placed where pests travel rather than where your family does. We will tell you exactly how long to stay off treated surfaces.
- Do I have to sign a contract?
- No. One-time service, quarterly and monthly programs are all available, and nothing auto-locks you in. Quarterly customers get free re-treats between visits.
Talk to the owner
Need cicada killer wasps handled this week?
Call Ken Packard directly. Free quote, honest answer, and a licensed technician on your schedule — including Saturdays.
(937) 432-0002
bugsoruspestcontrol@yahoo.com · ODA License #12706