I have a couple of wasp-like critters that sit around on the front
steps of my house (Texas). They are approx. an inch long, mostly
black, with three white bands on the abdominal segment. Other than the
white color, they appear to match the description of Cicada Killer
given at http://insects.tamu.edu/images/insec...e/cimg331.html
Can anyone help in identifying these? Also, how would one go about
pursuading them to take up residence elsewhere? Thanks.

John