BEWARE: Giant Killer Wasps Are In Texas And They Can Hurt You

As the seasons change in Texas, different animals make their way to inhabit the state. One, known as the Giant Killer Wasp, does pose a threat a certain animal, but it also could harm you. Here's what you need to know.

Giant Killer Wasps And What They Attack In Texas

As revealed by Chron, the wasps are definitely in season. They mainly begin to appear in the Lone Star State around July and August. The reason for this is revealed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Entomologist, Sonja Swiger:

"Summer is their active period and that mainly coincides with their host preference of cicadas...This is the time of year we have cicadas and therefore the wasps. They are all dormant in the winter months."

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Posts to social media are even alerted Texans to them:

How You Can Avoid Being Attacked By Them In Texas

Missing on of the insects is somewhat difficult, as Chron reveals that the wasps themselves can be as long as 1.5 inches. So seeing one flying towards is unnerving to say the least.

Thankfully, these wasps have a major target, and they were previously mentioned. Cicadas are what these giant wasps want to attack. But, they can indeed harm humans.

Per Swiger: "They do hurt if you are stung...So the venom won't harm us but they are a huge wasp with a powerful sting, so if they get you, you will know and it will hurt a lot."

So watch out Texas, and don't make them angry!