Wasp Sting
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Comments (10)You really need to be careful. I was never really affected by stings but a few years ago I got stung and had a very bad reaction. I keep "sting sticks" handy now and benedryl just for the occasion. I get stung about twice a season. The "sting sticks" are little ampules with cottom in one end that surround a glass ampule, you crush the glass ampule and squeeze it until the cotton is moist and swab the sting area, the relief is nearly instant. Then I take some Benedryl. Be especially careful if you have potted plants, I have had yellow jackets use the drainage holes in the sides near the bottom for enterance ways and build nests in them. You probably won't even notice them until you move the pot and by the time you do you will be surrounded by them trying to sting you....See MoreHornworm and the wasp?
Comments (8)I think You should return the host hornworm to the plant You found it on.When the parasitic wasp attacked it-then the conditions were ideal for it to raise it's young.Though You have the best of intentions for raising the wasp larvae,I think nature can do much better,it has a few thousand years on us humans(& I don't mean this directed at You personally Zackey,I mean all of us).I believe that the less We interfere,then the better off every other species is...See MoreIs there anyway to deter bees and wasps
Comments (4)I agree totally! There are no plants that will repell these insects. Also, the same thing is true for snakes. They come into our yards for prey. If you eliminate the habitat (lawn and landscaping) you won't have a snake problem. What a bleak prospect, however. You can overcome your fear of snakes with some good information gathering. Gaining confidance about stinging insects when you have the danger of allergic reactions is more difficult. I've been a working professional horticulturist for over 25 years (yikes!) and have never been stung. I used to be scared silly by wasps and bees and their kin. Now, I will spray sugar water on my arm to have them land on me and feed. If I were you, I would inspect around my home (eaves and porches) every once in awhile, to make sure that no unwanted guests are building nests....I would carry an epi-pen with me....and I would try to learn to enjoy the outdoors. Good luck.....I don't envy you at all....See MoreDecrease in numbers of wasps?
Comments (5)I am in middle TN, and have noticed the same thing. Although I have seen a few out in the yard, there have been no nests attempted under the carport (where they ALWAYS build), on the porch, or under it. I have used no pesticides at all in over a year, and then, only around the perimeter of the house, not in the yard. I am highly allergic to them and watch for them like crazy, and have really noticed the decrease this year. Glad to know I'm not the only one!...See Moremorz8 - Washington Coast
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