The most vicious wasp is the Texas Red Wasp, which will attack you even if you walk by it without realizing you did!
(photo credit:: Internet)
There are also black wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets, or "cicada killers."
I have been stung by a black wasp because they thought I was invading their nest, which was in a play-set at a friend's house. To help suck out the venom (not life threatening) I cut a lime (lemon works too) and placed it on the spot where it stung me. Then my dad went out to spray the nest and got stung twice on his ear.
( A black wasp. I took this picture on our front porch)
Wasps are most active in the spring and summer down in Texas. At my house, we always have wasp spray ready just in case!
One more thing: never purposely aggravate a wasp, or there will be consequences!
~Emma
I know God had a purpose for every creature He made, but sometimes you wonder about things like wasps -- what IS their purpose? They are mean aren't they?
ReplyDeleteEmma, That red wasp looks so vicious and scary! How did you get such a close-up photo! i would have been scared to! I agree with you that wasps are not a very likeable insect.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to remember that about the wasp sting! You're doing a great job with your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteWe just found two wasps in our bathroom last week. I was worried there was a nest near the window, but I haven't seen or heard anything since then. Great tip about the lime/lemon. I didn't know that.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.