Cicada killer wasps below the liner

[halandrum]

We have cicada killer wasps that keep emerging near our above ground pool each summer. This summer we discovered what seem like little canyons or channels in the sand below the liner that we can feel as we walk around in the pool. My husband thinks the wasps have been burrowing under our pool. Anyone ever heard of this happening?

 

[kellyfair]

So, I didn’t know what those were, so I googled. ACCKKK! Those things look huge! I would basically have to move to a new house. Maybe a new state.

Apparently they do burrow and leave hills of soil behind - do you see anything like that around your pool?

 

[kellyfair]

I couldn’t finish watching this. When I got to the part about them growing up to two inches long, I abandoned ship. But this video might have some helpful info about zapping them in their burrows.

 

[Spamhurts]

I've seen more cicadas this year than I've seen in past, and concensquently more cicada killer wasps. But, the solution for keeping them from burrowing under your pool is simple:

 

[VinnyinNJ]

I've seen more cicadas this year than I've seen in past, and concensquently more cicada killer wasps. But, the solution for keeping them from burrowing under your pool is simple: View attachment 519892

I live about a 20 minute drive from Princeton, NJ and they have the 17 year cycle cicadas that come out and the town goes bonkers with it; I think they came around last year. The people catch them, cook them and who knows what else with them. When they do come out it is freekish to see them all over and the noise they produce. I put pebbles all around my pool just because it is easy to care for, I guess I won't have any issues with those wasps!

 

[kellyfair]

cook them

 

[VinnyinNJ]

@kellyfair In case you thought I was kidding ... The Chef Cooking a Cicada Recipe for Every Palate

There's even ice cream: ‘Rich, Creamy’ Cicada Ice Cream Makes Comeback In Princeton

 

[kellyfair]

 

[VinnyinNJ]

Me either!

 

[Tengland]

We have cicada killer wasps that keep emerging near our above ground pool each summer. This summer we discovered what seem like little canyons or channels in the sand below the liner that we can feel as we walk around in the pool. My husband thinks the wasps have been burrowing under our pool. Anyone ever heard of this happening?

I have the same problem, it’s very frustrating

 

[Decoy205]

I have some of these around and they are huge!!

 

[Mdragger88]

@kellyfair In case you thought I was kidding ... The Chef Cooking a Cicada Recipe for Every Palate

There's even ice cream: ‘Rich, Creamy’ Cicada Ice Cream Makes Comeback In Princeton

Nope

 

[Mdragger88]

Also sold as Talstar, bifenthrin, etc.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

We have a DIY Pest control near us and they’ve always had the right advice.

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