But TAMU experts say they're probably seeing eastern cicada killers, which are common this ... They're fiercely protective of their nests but don't typically bother people or animals unless ...

In fact, the easiest way to find evidence of a cicada killer is to look for small piles of dirt that she has excavated. Often these nests are under large rocks or asphalt driveways. They use the ...

It then takes six to 10 weeks for the eggs to mature and hatch, at which point the tiny nymphs will crawl out of the egg nest and dive ... is known as the cicada killer wasp.

However, they prefer to nest in areas of sparse vegetation, and rarely infest thick, vigorous turf. Cultural practices can prevent or eliminate the establishment of cicada killer colonies.