How to Outrun Wasps
WouterWhether you’re out in the garden or playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, wasps can be a nuisance. They’re fast and can sting. If you get stung by one, you’ll have a lot of pain. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid being stung.
The first thing you should do is run away from the nest. It’s not a good idea to swat at them, though. A wasp will chase you because they’re afraid you’re a threat. If you do swat at them, you’ll probably provoke an attack.
If you’re a young adult, you can probably outrun a wasp, but older people aren’t so lucky. In fact, you’ll probably get stung. It’s best to stay calm and run in a straight line. You may also want to use a fire smoke repellent, which will suffocate the wasp and stop it from flying.
Alternatively, you can throw something at the bees. That’ll count as sudden movement and make them chase you. You may also try closing holes or caulking cracks to prevent them from re-entering your house. If you can’t avoid being stung, you can use Windex to kill most of the insects inside your home. However, you may find that Windex doesn’t kill wasps.
Wasps are also very sensitive to movement. They’ll chase you if they’re disturbed, if you’re running, or if you move in a zigzag. In the hot months, they’re also likely to fly at over 20 mph.
It’s also important to remember that bees, hornets, and other stinging insects aren’t aggressive while they’re foraging. They don’t usually attack at night, and they’ll be more defensive around their nest.
