The biggest problem with wasps nesting on your property is the risk of getting stung. They are highly aggressive pests and will attack when they feel threatened. It doesn’t take much to leave a wasp feeling threatened either. The risk of a wasp sting is high. What’s more is that wasps don’t die after they sting you like a bee does. Defense Pest Control is here to talk about wasp stings and why they are such a danger to homeowners.
Why Wasps Sting
To avoid getting stung by a wasp, it is important to understand what makes them sting in the first place. There are a couple of different reasons why a wasp is likely to sting you.
– Protection: Female wasps will do whatever it takes to make sure their nest is safe. If they feel like you are a threat to the safety of the nest, they will attack.
– Agitation: Wasps are going to get irritated when their nest is disturbed. This agitation often results in an attack. If you are waving your arms and swatting at them to attempt to get them to move on, they are going to put their guards up and will go into attack mode which means, you might get stung.
Wasps Can Sting Multiple Times
When you are stung by a bee, they will lose their stinger and that will be the end of that bee’s life. This isn’t the case for a wasp. Wasps can sting over and over again without losing their stinger. The stinger on a wasp is designed to be used over and over again. Another thin to know about a wasp sting is that when the wasp stings, it releases a pheromone that will alert other wasps in the colony of the threat. This will be a summon for those soldier wasps to come and help. This is a worst case scenario for anyone that is getting stung by a wasp as multiple wasps may show up and sting.
How to Treat a Wasp Sting
Getting stung by a wasp can be extremely painful. When you find yourself stung by a wasp, it is important to take certain steps to help ease the pain.
– Clean: You will need to clean the area after getting stung by a wasp. This will help remove any venom on the surface of your skin.
– Ice: Putting ice on the area can help to reduce the swelling which can be painful. You can put an ice pack on the sting for 10 minutes every hour.
– Medical Attention: If you are someone that is allergic to wasp stings, you will need to seek medical attention to ensure you are safe.
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