Read more: 17 Hacks That Will Help Keep Insects Out Of Your House Cicada killer nests are pretty obvious. They're hallmarked ...

But there's one part of the insect's arrival that you may have not considered: the surfacing of the Cicada Killer Wasp. Cicada Killer Wasps, also known as Sphecius speciosus, are "solitary wasps ...

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.