Wasps - Run or stand still.?

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nicola c	run run run i say!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Feudalserfer	There's just been a report about more people dying of wasp stings now because of increasing allergy to the horrible things. They are the only creature on God's earth I deliberately kill. I'm glad you've never been stung. Based on holidays in hot countries, I've found it best to stay still if they land on you, but unlike bees they sting indiscriminately, but don't aggravate them. I've only been stung once, but my hand ballooned up. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

christina j	run like hell like your damn feet are on fire that's what i would do! I can't stand wasps or any kind of bugs that sting. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kelloggs.1712	stand still because then they will soon go Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RN 1994	I don't think it makes a difference. My daughter and a friend upset a nest at a campground. They came running out of the brush screaming and it was my other daughter who was standing in the middle of the campsite, not moving, that got stung. I have had bees and wasps land on me and as long as i stay still, they appear to be looking for a sugar source or something, when they realize there is nothing there, they just fly away. A bee will only sting when they feel threatened, now I haven't double checked this but I'm pretty sure that when a bee stings, he dies soon after, so they won't do it unless provoked. Not sure about wasps though. At best, I would remain calm and just slowly walk away. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gousa1991	stand still if you run they will get mad and chase you and end up stinging you. so stay still Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Y@di	Run! But then of course by staying still doesnt get the bees all overexcited. But f**ck that Im running! lol Only been stung by a bee once when i was bout 8 right on the eye when i was runnin away from my mother. YUP GOT IN TROUBLE! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

4twenty	Run like hell and hope u dont trip on something!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

American Werewolf	STAYER THEY WONT STING UNLESS THERES SOMETHING SWEET AROUND Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sassy OLD Broad	You better learn to stand still and not swat at them. When you run, the wasp will emit a hormone that "calls" all the other wasps to come flying with him. Just relax and move away gently. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

anissia	allergic... running definately. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

candi k	aahh would you run if one landed on your kid? i was stung twice during my child hood, i stood on one and another stung me on my newly developing breast, needless to say i stay and fight if they challenge me( by hanging around) and bam i kill them quick and painless afterall they are not expecting it. my 3 yr olf asked why i hit him with a newspaper the other day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mrs.Doyle	I try and stay, but start jabbering like a monkey if they don't go away. Delayed reaction, I guess. Got stung by one on the very end of my toe once. I was wearing flip-flops and was carrying redhot barbeque coals in a tray for disposal. Critter was in the grass. I learned extreme self control that time...... How, I don't know! It hurt so badly too. Cried for half an hour. Boo hoo. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

g_chesser	Definitely run! I'm 30 and not been stung (so far! touch wood!) I'm famous for my terror flap!! It's uncontrollable! lol :-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

elmobeta12	the only way they will sting you is if you are messing with their home. A bee will die if it stings you and it knows this, and it will give up it's life if needed. if they get in my face they get swatted. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jane	RUN LIKE A MO-FO!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Adam B	it all depends on where you are in relation to the bees. I stepped on a ground bees nest by accident and ran, my friend I was walking with froze and stood still. I got stung about 3 or 4 times he didn't at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GardenBride	Run- I have never been stung by anything in my entire life (I am 21)...It seemed like I was the only person out there who has never been stung, glad to see that isn't so :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

arwen	when i see a wasp i suddenly turn into an olympic champion sprinter lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweetpeachmummy	Stay still is what I do but keep the eyes moving and watch it closely. Also to run or stay depends on the wasp + how much of a stalker it is. Too much flap can get them into ambush mode I believe. I SO hate wasps since a misguided attempt to save one as a naive toddler in the bath. My kindness was rewarded by an excruciatingly painful sting. Nasty biz. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The First Dragon	I am a stayer. No sudden movements. I am 58 and never been stung. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Narticia	i run and make noises and flap like there is no tomorrow running indoors helps.. i have had them run into the glass or screen behind me and i laugh at them... stupid bees. but i am safe so it is all good Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

idiotinlondon	I once used to be a runner but i badly cut my foot so now i stay still and haven't been stung..................yet.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

media mogul	RUN LIKE THE WIND Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

red1967	I just ran from a big old bee. That thing was really big. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dawn	stay still if possible in case the movement angers them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

banzai	neither, I kill them before they get the chance Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wee_midge89	i run! lol i think if u stand still ur just askin the wasp to sting ya lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cry	i think you need to be a stayer. i dont know if i'll be able to do it though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lisa r	both.jog on the spot.it might confuse the wasp Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

worto03	agreed. I usually go for the running around in circles & flapping dance type stratagy & I keep doing this until the wasp finds someone standing still to pick on. worto Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No