Did You Know That Wasps Release Stingers?
WouterDuring summer, it is nice to be outside and experience the weather. Summer also offers the opportunity to see wasps. Wasps are very aggressive and will sting people when they feel threatened. Wasps will also sting when they are disturbed. If you do get stung by a wasp, you can try to neutralize the venom by applying a tea bag to the site. This will reduce the swelling and inflammation.
Wasps are part of the Hymenoptera order. There are approximately 150,000 species in this order. Wasps are usually yellow or black, but their color can vary depending on the species. The colour is important because it helps to identify them. Wasps will defend their nests at a distance, so you should not attempt to knock down their nests.
Wasps are carnivores that feed on animal protein. They sting to catch prey in the wild, and then relocate the prey back to their nest. Wasps will sting several times in a single lifetime. They also release pheromone to summon other wasps.
Wasps have been studied to better understand their behavior. They are aggressive when they feel threatened, and they will defend their nests at a distance. Wasps will attack in large numbers, and will sting repeatedly. Wasps prefer to sting rather than bite. They will defend their nests and territories at a greater distance than most bees.
Wasps also sting humans for protection. In the wild, they apply force on an object’s surface by rotating the stinger. The stinger contains venom, which is stored in a venom sack on the lower abdomen of the wasp.
