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Friday, August 5, 2011

cicada killer wasps. . .

are taking over our backyard!!!  Seriously.

There are holes and tunnels everywhere, especially right up by the patio.I know they dig with ease in our sandy soil. 
The holes and tunnels are a bit unsightly, but the real issue is these guys buzzing all around.
The wasps don't bother me much because I know they will not hurt us, but Little M is terrified of them.
They are almost the same size as our hummingbirds!
Even though they are quite large themselves, the wasps do seem to have a bit of trouble hauling their load home. . .

Normally, a wasp or two would not be a problem.  We simply have too many of them in our tiny yard.  Five were buzzing all around me as I sat out back the other day, and there are many many more.

Any ideas on how to send these little guys on their way?
I hate to hurt them, but I'd like us to be able to use the yard more!




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