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what is the safest way to make sure a wasp or a bee won't attack you? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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i've always managed to avoid wasps by standing still. they hover around for a bit and move on. however, i'm curious if there are other, safer ways to not get bit.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I just waft them away. I find you have to be pretty aggressive with a wasp in order for them to sting you.

I've heard (so take it with a pinch of salt) that in autumn they all get kicked out of their hive and their lives are a big food orgy and they are more likely to be aggressive.

[–] UnknownQuantity 3 points 1 year ago

The ones that get kicked out in autumn are drones (male bees) and those don't have stings.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Supposedly they can be drunk in autumn from fermenting fruit and thus more aggressive.