Cicada killers crop up in Texas around June ... Well, it’s tricky. Because the species nests in the ground, they can burrow holes in open areas with loose, workable soil near sunlight and ...

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 ...

They're fiercely protective of their nests but don't typically bother ... the cicadas, emerges. Male cicada killers are territorial and may try to chase off people or animals by dive-bombing ...

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.

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 ...