How Do Wasps Take Their Dead Dead?
WouterGetting stung by a wasp is never fun. The venom of these insects is very painful. It can also cause death. In fact, the CDC reported that more than 70 people died from wasp stings in 2017, and more than 62 died in 2000.
Wasps are insects that are related to bees. They sting when they feel threatened or when they intrude on their territory. They can also sting pets and humans without provocation. They have a strong sense of smell.
Wasps also have a very interesting social structure. They have a queen that lays eggs and builds cells in their nest. The queen can live up to a year. Once the queen dies, other workers may die and new queens will come out of the nest.
Wasps eat other things, and they do not discriminate between what they eat. They will bring back their prey to their nest.
Wasps also have a strong sense of smell. They use their scent to find their food source. They also use pheromones to signal to other wasps that they are threatened. When a wasp is dead, it releases a chemical signal that warns other wasps that they should not approach the dead body. This is known as necropsy.
There are two types of wasps: paper wasps and yellow jackets. They can coexist with people in some cases. However, they are generally aggressive. If you find them, you should leave them alone. They do not like the smell of cinnamon, coffee grounds, or vinegar.
