Preventing wasp & hornet stings
If wasps feel threatened or if their nest is disturbed it makes them very aggressive and provokes them to sting. Do not approach a wasp's nest during the day when they are the most active.
Will wasps sting for no reason?
It might feel like it at the time, but wasps are not stinging you without reason. When wasps attack, they almost always do so as a defence mechanism. Sure, they use that stinger to hunt and immobilize prey. ... When a wasp stings a person, they do so because they fear that they are in danger.
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.
