Sand wasps - Ville de Kirkland

Alerts

To keep you informed of important messages from the city!

2026-06-23

June 25, 2026 - Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for Derome Street

Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for all addresses on Derome Street.

2026-06-22

June 23, 2026 - Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for Pasquini Street

Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for all addresses on Pasquini Street.

2026-06-19

June 22, 2026 - Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for Allard Street

Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for all addresses on Allard Street

Works Info

Stay informed about the work being carried out in the city, whether it involves road repairs, infrastructure maintenance, work on the water network, or park redevelopment. For any questions or to report an issue related to the work, please call 514-694-4100.

2026-06-22

Road Rehabilitation – Hymus Boulevard

Road Rehabilitation on Hymus Boulevard, between Saint-Charles Boulevard and Sainte-Marie Road, from June 29 to July 10, 2026.

2026-06-22

Road Rehabilitation – Château-Kirkland Street

Road Rehabilitation on Château-Kirkland Street, between Jacques-Chan and Discepola streets, from June 22 to mid-July.

2026-06-15

Road Reconstruction – Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St.

Road Reconstruction: Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St. More details...

2026-06-11

Fire Hydrant Painting – Lacey Green East and West areas

Fire Hydrant Painting – Lacey Green East and West areas

2026-06-01

Road Reconstruction – Beaubois Street

Road Reconstruction on Beaubois Street. More details...

2026-05-19

Watermain Rehabilitation work - Calais Street

Watermain rehabilitation work by structural lining

2026-05-04

Watermain Rehabilitation work - Montague, Charlevoix & Sutton streets

Watermain rehabilitation work by structural lining

Sand wasps

Timid and beneficial!

guepes_sable.jpgWhat are these black and white insects hovering over our sandboxes in the summer? They are called sand wasps. They are most noticeable during July and August. Measuring less than two centimetres, they are black and yellow or black and white. As solitary insects, they do not build nests but lay their eggs directly in the sand.
Unlike social wasps, which build nests, live in colonies and can be very aggressive, sand wasps are not aggressive at all and tend to avoid us when disturbed.

Tolerating their presence

Instead of being afraid of the insect, it is important to understand that it is our ally because sand wasps help us get rid of harmful insects and play an important role in pollinating our flowers. In fact, it feeds its young on flies, bugs and ants. One sand wasp can chase away up to 15,000 insects alone! Adult sand wasps feed on nectar which helps with flower pollination.

For more information

If you are worried that you may have wasps nesting in your soil or for more information on the insects and how to control them, please contact the eco-consellor through the Green Line :
 
By phone: 514 630-2748
By email: ligneverte@ville.kirkland.qc.ca