Experts say Eastern cicada killers are not dangerous to humans. Stings — rare and minor as they are — only come from the females. For the most part, female cicada killers keep their stings for ...

As you may have guessed by the name, the eastern cicada killer is known for being a threat to cicadas. But despite their ability to sting, these insects are not usually interested in stinging humans.

I received a text the other day from my neighbor about a killer in our neighborhood. Immediately I was on alert and wanted to know more. After all, it’s not every day that a killer is ...

Eastern cicada killers (Specius speciosus ... hunting for cicadas on nearby tree trunks and lower limbs. The wasp stings its prey, turns the victim on its back, straddles it, and drags it or ...

"The cicada killer wasps start coming out in July ... cicadas are not dangerous. They do not bite, sting or spread disease. Additionally, the EPA says, cicadas can provide environmental benefits ...

Are these wasps dangerous and why are they called killers. The cicada killer can deliver a nasty sting, but they are not an aggressive wasp and will only sting if handled roughly or stepped on.