Preventing wasp & hornet stings
If wasps feel threatened or if their nest is disturbed it makes them very aggressive and provokes them to sting. ... At this time wasps will only become aggressive if they think their nest or their young are under threat.
Will a wasp sting you if you leave it alone?
You can stand a few feet away from a wasp hive and as long as you don't make a sudden move, they will leave you alone. If you disturb their nest they will attack and sting you. In the process of stinging they mark you with a chemical odor that makes it easy for other wasps to find you.
How do you avoid getting stung by a wasp?
Workers should take the following steps to prevent insect stings:
- Wear light-colored, smooth-finished clothing.
- Avoid perfumed soaps, shampoos, and deodorants. ...
- Wear clean clothing and bathe daily. ...
- Wear clothing to cover as much of the body as possible.
- Avoid flowering plants when possible.
- Keep work areas clean.
