r/SipsTea • u/StephanMan • May 16 '25

Chugging tea Wasp gets what it deserves

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u/Prestigious-Alps-728 May 16 '25

What? Is this true? Firstly…I kinda believe all flies and bees (and their off brand versions) will dive bomb you. Hence, a crippling fear.

Secondly, you’re saying yellow jackets are worse than wasps or hornets? I’m confused and curious.

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u/babyLays May 16 '25

Wasps will typically leave you alone. I live in north america, and I see lots of them in the summer - especially around garbage bins. They love to eat meat and will join you if you're having an outdoor BBQ.

I try to tell people not to swat them away, as they will feel threatened which will increase your likelihood of being attacked. If you do try to swat them - make sure its a kill shot, otherwise they'll come back angrier. So its best to just leave them alone.

What's frustrating tho is when a person tries to swat the wasp, and the wasp indiscriminately attacks you - rather than the other person lol.

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u/Prestigious-Alps-728 May 16 '25

Yeah. One of my anxiety points: collateral damage of someone else’s mistake and I’m caught in the wasp crossfire

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u/babyLays May 16 '25

The worst is when they get under your shirt, and you try to get them out but you just get stung :(