Cicada killer wasps, known for capturing cicadas to feed their young, pose no threat to humans, but can sometimes be confused with the Asian giant hornet that has become an invasive species found in North America including Washington State and British Columbia.

False chinch bug nymphs, not adults, contribute to significant early-season stand loss in cotton. Best management practices include timely removal of weeds from surrounding fallow or wasteland areas.  Chemical control of nymphs should only be considered during mass migrations when abundant false chinch bugs occur per plant, only where they are entering the field plus 50 feet further into the field, and usually only as a banded application over the crop.

A guide to recognizing Arizona’s diverse blister beetles and how to distinguish them from other similar beetle species.