A British man recently disturbed a wasp nest outside his house and was stung 160 times and nearly died – and it's all because he did everything you should never do when coming into contact with wasps.
So what are those no-no's?
The British Pest Control Association has some very useful tips for avoiding wasp stings.
- Wasps only sting when they're threatened, so don't threaten them. They also emit a pheromone when threatened, which signals other wasps to join the fight.
- If a wasp attacks, try not to wave your arms around or swat at it because that will cause it to defend itself.
- Do not jump into a pool and go underwater to evade them, because they will just wait for you to emerge.
- Wasps do not die after they sting, so they can continue stinging many more times
- If you are stung, pull out the stinger and wash the area with soap and water.
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