What are the black and red locusts that plague central alabama and how can one get rid of them?

i'm looking to purchase a home located in central alabama. unfortunately, this area is plagued with locusts all summer long. they are large and black with a red or yellow stripe that runs along the length of their body. they are hideous and destructive. their nickname is "lubber." does anyone know what they are and how they can be destroyed or deterred from one's yard?