Topic: Wasps

[BlackandWhitePaul]

I was out with a pal on a ride a couple of years ago and he got stung on top of his head when a Wasp got into one of the air vents on his helmet.   If only I had a GoPro back then and recorded it.  It looked hilarious.  He weren't laughing to much though   

[Ziltoid]

Fuckers, hate them

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-berkshire-45020336/humongous-wasps-nest-found-in-newbury-garage-cupboard

[Frank Becton]

I hate them too, though oddly haven't seen anything like as many of the sods this summer, which isn't a bad thing.

[Alex Raisbeck]

Beaked up bees

[Upinsmoke]

I hate them too, though oddly haven't seen anything like as many of the sods this summer, which isn't a bad thing.

Aren't they dying out?

[Alf]

Saw loads of wasps in Jamaica last year, even they were chilled out there. Don't see bother people like they do here in the UK.

[Ziltoid]

Saw loads of wasps in Jamaica last year, even they were chilled out there. Don't see bother people like they do here in the UK.

They are on the Red Stripe rather than the Stella/Strongbow combi

[The Gulleysucker]

I do think this might be a bad late summer for wasps being a nuisance.

The really unseasonable warm weather of late seems to have speeded up the end of this seasons wasp colonies quite early as I've noticed just these last couple of days quite a lot attempting to raid my Beehives for honey which usually indicates the wasp nests have now finished resulting in the workers having nothing else to do but be total delinquents.

It could well be quite bad for the next month or so, especially if you are having barbeques or a drink outside.

[Ziltoid]

Any chance you could kill the c*nts, Mr G.L.Sucker?

The wasps that is.

[The Gulleysucker]

Any chance you could kill the c*nts, Mr G.L.Sucker?

The wasps that is.

The bees seem to be slowly working their way through them judging by the dead wasps on the hive porch but there are likely thousands of them loose.

We've noticed them around since May and I don't mind them when they have their nests going as they generally keep out of your way, they're busy catching flies and spiders to feed the wasp grubs. But once that's over, they can be problematic and unfortunately destroying the wasp nest this late in their cycle has little actual effect as most of the workers have left it anyway, running wild and loose and sometimes with a real bad attitude.

Citronella candles can have a bit of an effect if you are eating outdoors but some wasps seem do seem immune to them.

[Pheel]

Great Fun and only a Quid at
 POUNDLAND    Couple of Batteries and they are zapped on impact

[rob1966]

Great Fun and only a Quid at
 POUNDLAND    Couple of Batteries and they are zapped on impact

Those fuckers sting when you put you finger in them and turn them on (yes I'm 51 going on 12)

Missus got stung by one of the little fuckers yesterday, landed on her thigh then as she moved stung her and flew off, evil bastards.

[tubby]

Noticed a dying wasp in my living room last night, broken wing, hobbling about.  My friend suggested giving him honey to give him a bit more pep because... actually, I dunno why.  Bees probably.  Anyway, put some honey down for the little guy and after dabbing it with his leg for a while he finally got munching.  And then 5 minutes later he was upside-down.

So I don't know if I made his last few minutes of life heavenly, a delicious honeyed departure from this world, or if I really fucked him up and hastened his demise.

[thekitkatshuffler]

Noticed a dying wasp in my living room last night, broken wing, hobbling about.  My friend suggested giving him honey to give him a bit more pep because... actually, I dunno why.  Bees probably.  Anyway, put some honey down for the little guy and after dabbing it with his leg for a while he finally got munching.  And then 5 minutes later he was upside-down.

So I don't know if I made his last few minutes of life heavenly, a delicious honeyed departure from this world, or if I really fucked him up and hastened his demise.

I would've dropped a CRT telly on his head.  Fucker.

[Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov]

Noticed a dying wasp in my living room last night, broken wing, hobbling about.  My friend suggested giving him honey to give him a bit more pep because... actually, I dunno why.  Bees probably.  Anyway, put some honey down for the little guy and after dabbing it with his leg for a while he finally got munching.  And then 5 minutes later he was upside-down.

So I don't know if I made his last few minutes of life heavenly, a delicious honeyed departure from this world, or if I really fucked him up and hastened his demise.

For all I care you could've given the fucker napalm and set him on fire. Fucking little fucker that wasp!

[Lad]

Love bees especially bumbles. These cheery fellows are just after nectar and stuff and mean us no harm. You can put your face six inches from a bee while they’re nuzzling a flower and they don’t give a shit.

But wasps...c*nts.

[Ziltoid]

I would've dropped a CRT telly on his head.  Fucker.

Too fucking right and then flame throwered the c*nt to make sure.

[evie]

Noticed a dying wasp in my living room last night, broken wing, hobbling about.  My friend suggested giving him honey to give him a bit more pep because... actually, I dunno why.  Bees probably.  Anyway, put some honey down for the little guy and after dabbing it with his leg for a while he finally got munching.  And then 5 minutes later he was upside-down.

So I don't know if I made his last few minutes of life heavenly, a delicious honeyed departure from this world, or if I really fucked him up and hastened his demise.

Thanks, I needed a laugh 

[Filler.]

I've warmed to wasps. I don't kill them anymore. I scoop them out of the blow up pool and usher them out of windows. I no longer thrash about like an idiot. They're annoying, but they attack aphids. I like my aphid attackers now.

[spen71]

Millions of the tooled up little fuckers about at the moment.    I’m a window cleaner and I’m forever ducking and diving from the little c*nts

[thejbs]

Millions of the tooled up little fuckers about at the moment.    I’m a window cleaner and I’m forever ducking and diving from the little c*nts

Getting to their supposed 'drunk' time of year when they eat fermented fruit. Was at an orchard over the weekend and the wasps were really aggressive wee bastards.

[Son of Spion]

I got stung by one of the stripey-jumpered, helicopter gunshipped little bastards last week in Sefton Park.

Didn't even know it was on me until I felt the sting and looked. That's the first time I've been stung by one in almost 40 years. I'm forever opening the window really wide to let more of the buggers out, too. Funny isn't it. They find their way in through the smallest gap, then can't find their way out of a massive open window without the help of a newspaper assisting them along. 

I don't kill them, but I'm not a fan of their unprovoked assaults. 

[Alf]

Great Fun and only a Quid at
 POUNDLAND    Couple of Batteries and they are zapped on impact

I killed a wasp with one of them last week, took about 4 or 5 blasts.

[Ycuzz]

When you get one inside, wait untill he lands, preferably the window. Then just flick him. Knocks them right the fuck out. Then... well, do as ya please.

[Red Beret]

I've mentioned it before, but my weapon of choice against all flying insects is hairspray.  Gums them up something wicked and makes it easier to either swat them or nail them with the fly spray.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

People should stop hating on Wasps.

They are wonderful creatures and do far more good than harm.

[Graeme]

People should stop hating on Wasps.

They started it

[Ziltoid]

People should stop hating on Wasps.

They are wonderful creatures and do far more good than harm.

Well ask the stripey fuckers to carry on doing the good things and stop flying at my face and generally making me constantly feel on edge every time one gets in the office.  BASTARDS.

[Banquo's Ghost]

People should stop hating on Wasps.

They are wonderful creatures and do far more good than harm.

You're just too fond of things wearing stripes. 

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

Agree with the theory that once the nests are built and grubs fed they just go mad.
Had a few days in Cornwall and have been pissing myself at people who sit outside cafes at this time of year and order cream teas etc. and then wonder why they're inundated, most will try to move inside after a few minutes such is the sheer volume of the little bastards.
Saw a waitress trying to clear an abandoned cream tea - must have been dozens of them around it, but she had some kind of blue spray which cleared them for long enough to retrieve the plates and escape.
I wonder how long it takes the average wasp to work out where his nearest Caf is once his nest duties are done?

[reddebs]

Just been out with the dogs and unwittingly disturbed a gang of the vicious little bastards.  Been stung 6 times, both dogs got some too and brought 6 of them home, on the dogs and in my fucking boots.

Fuck sake I'm burning all over!!  God knows how the dogs feel but I can tell Lucas is stressed to the max.

[Crosby Nick]

Just been out with the dogs and unwittingly disturbed a gang of the vicious little bastards.  Been stung 6 times, both dogs got some too and brought 6 of them home, on the dogs and in my fucking boots.

Fuck sake I'm burning all over!!  God knows how the dogs feel but I can tell Lucas is stressed to the max.

Would the ‘Unluckeee’ gif be inappropriate?!

Horrible little bastards they bought, that must have been painful and a bit scary.

[rob1966]

Just been out with the dogs and unwittingly disturbed a gang of the vicious little bastards.  Been stung 6 times, both dogs got some too and brought 6 of them home, on the dogs and in my fucking boots.

Fuck sake I'm burning all over!!  God knows how the dogs feel but I can tell Lucas is stressed to the max.

Must have been scary as anything that. If you haven't got any, nip the chemist when they open, they'll sort you out with something that will sort the stings out.

[reddebs]

Would the ‘Unluckeee’ gif be inappropriate?!

Horrible little bastards they bought, that must have been painful and a bit scary.

It's still painful mate but thankfully I've not had an allergic reaction yet.

[reddebs]

Must have been scary as anything that. If you haven't got any, nip the chemist when they open, they'll sort you out with something that will sort the stings out.

Cheers Rob, it's fine I have a cupboard full of stuff so it's easing a little now.

Dozens just seemed to attach themselves to me.  Inside my coat, on the dogs lead, on my boots and kept appearing from nowhere. 

In the damn car, then on the dogs before we went in the house and couldn't believe that 3 of the little bastards crawled out of my boots after I'd taken them off.

[Crosby Nick]

Actually can’t think of many things worse than that (spiders probably). I’d imagine dogs can handle stings better than we can with their fur, would that be right?

[reddebs]

Actually can’t think of many things worse than that (spiders probably). I’d imagine dogs can handle stings better than we can with their fur, would that be right?

Not sure they can mate.  Lucas hates "buzzy" things anyway so was going mental scratching, shaking and nibbling.

Izzy was just scared witless and both ran away whilst we were heading back to the car. 

Probably didn't help me screaming and Paul hitting out trying to swipe the little bastards off me and the dogs.

All's peaceful now, though Lucas refused his breakfast.

[Filler.]

Hope you and yours are feeling better Debs!


Went outside at about 9:45 pm tonight, heard a buzzing. Hornet. Crawling on the bottom of the back door. Stamped on it. Took three blows. Light up smoke. Another fucker. Same place. Watched him/her crawl over to the body and give a once over. Felt dreadful.

Did my head in for a while, but then 15 minutes later another of these fuckers is banging away at the back window.



FUCK ME, I LIVE IN ENGLAND! What are these fuckers doing here?!

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Went outside at about 9:45 pm tonight, heard a buzzing. Hornet. Crawling on the bottom of the back door. Stamped on it. Took three blows. Light up smoke. Another fucker. Same place. Watched him/her crawl over to the body and give a once over. Felt dreadful.

Did my head in for a while, but then 15 minutes later another of these fuckers is banging away at the back window.



FUCK ME, I LIVE IN ENGLAND! What are these fuckers doing here?!

Docile creatures are hornets, extremely unlikley to attack, unless you hazzle them.

[Filler.]

Docile creatures are hornets, extremely unlikley to attack, unless you hazzle them.

Tell that to my head.