Wasp Sting
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Comments (15)Every one of you picked the tarantula hawk as number 4, the most painful sting, and you are totally right. Look at the size of one of these monsters. Shudder Number 3 is the paper wasp, which surprised me. Brown paper wasps are common here and they aren't as big as a yellow jacket or a baldfaced hornet. I've been stung by them quite a few times, and, although they may have made me say a rude word or two, I wouldn't say they are especially painful. Maybe Schmidt used some other species. Number 2 is the baldfaced hornet. These are big, and scare me when I see them. I had always imagined that they could give a big old sting that would make a grown man (me) cry, but I guess not so much. Which leaves number 1 for the feared fire ant. We don't have those up north, thank God, but as some of you probably know too well, they tend to gang up on you so you get many stings. At a value of one each, when ten of them sting you, is that like a sting of 10 on the Schmidt Index? Yow! for Sierra, Annette, Sue, and Libby for getting the right order. Sierra, I only got two or three black fly bites this year. I hope yours are all gone now. I'm glad yours are, Nancy. I've always wondered why bumblebees, who look exactly like they are wearing little yellow jackets, didn't get the name we give to those big yellow and black striped wasps that we actually call yellow jackets. Hmmmmm? ThinMan...See Morehummers vs. wasps ...?
Comments (3)Hello Vieja - I don't have a solution but I need help too! I have 2 feeders up. For a while the wasps and bees took over only one, leaving the other free for the hummingbirds. But now both are literally covered with wasps. I don't have a pond, but do have 2 birdbaths nearby, also now being used by the wasps. We are in a drought conditon in this area of North Carolina - don't know if that's relavent. My hummers also both perch and hover as they feed, so I guess this is just something they do. Anyway, I got so angry that I turned the hose on one of the feeders, blasting the wasps and sending them away briefly until they figured out what was going on and came after me. They actually gathered at the back window as I cowered inside! I hope someone will provide us with some helpful suggestions....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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