stash Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hi All, Dont know if its just out my way but there seems to be a lot of half dormant large wasps (I presume Queens or African Wasps?) about in cool dark places. Yes I got stung(about 5 times) be one and no I didnt P** on it. Just thought I would warn those who keep stuff in sheds etc as they seem to like dark places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Just this years queens waking up after winter. Usually very docile and non aggressive. You got stung 5 times ? Did you sit on it or something ?? A bit of vinegar on the sting (if you have nothing else) does the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 22 minutes ago, Bino-viewer said: Just this years queens waking up after winter. Usually very docile and non aggressive. You got stung 5 times ? Did you sit on it or something ?? A bit of vinegar on the sting (if you have nothing else) does the trick. Must have been on a box i brought in from garage - seen 10-15 wasps over the last 7 days - guess the warm weather. Put after stink and anti histamine cream on and removed the sting - yes it did leave one behind . Just on the hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Several summers ago, I got stung by a normal wasp. It went up the leg of my shorts and stung me on the thigh. I felt the sting go in, slapped it with my hand and the wasp fell out dead. My thigh swelled up and was really painful for a few days. Nasty things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, Tweedledee said: Several summers ago, I got stung by a normal wasp. It went up the leg of my shorts and stung me on the thigh. I felt the sting go in, slapped it with my hand and the wasp fell out dead. My thigh swelled up and was really painful for a few days. Nasty things. Good jump it was only your thigh. Agree can be nasty little B#s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+seven_legs Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Hate wasp. Bumble bee I like. Yes clive you was lucky that the one eyed snake did not get stung...ahem lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Yes, it could have been a lot worse. Your five stings from a big wasp must be very painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 37 minutes ago, Tweedledee said: Yes, it could have been a lot worse. Your five stings from a big wasp must be very painful. Not too bad (man pain as my dearest would say) as I put the anti sting stuff on straight away. It was to warn people that this year seems to be bad for "early" Wasps and be careful in teir Obsys's- I had not noted Wasps being about this early. Bee's yes but Wasps no. Just glad I am not adversely affected by stings. Bad enough later in the year when they get drunk on fruit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Wasps don't leave stings behind. Unless you swatted it and the whole sting came away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Bino-viewer said: Wasps don't leave stings behind. Unless you swatted it and the whole sting came away. Nor do Bee's - its a myth. However you can ask my wife she removed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 6 hours ago, stash said: Nor do Bee's - its a myth. However you can ask my wife she removed it Not quite a myth, most bees won't die after stinging you but honey bees will. stash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 On 3/21/2017 at 00:19, seven_legs said: Hate wasp. Bumble bee I like. Yes clive you was lucky that the one eyed snake did not get stung...ahem lol Doctor... Yes? Could you remove the sting but leave the swelling?... +seven_legs, stash and Tweedledee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 32 minutes ago, Big Al said: Doctor... Yes? Could you remove the sting but leave the swelling?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I just know I should not be tempting fate by saying this .... but I have never been stung by a wasp or bee! so, how much does it hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Its a bit like a nettle sting, but more localised. But people react differently. Me personally, i've been stung a few times over the years, mainly by walking barefoot and treading on one on the lawn. As i said, vinegar works well : the acidity in it neutralises any discomfort from being stung. I've been stung by other things. A jellyfish once in South Africa. It was on my finger and was pretty painful. The finger swelled a little and went numb. I seem to remember being treated on the beach with an iodine based ointment, which cured the finger in about 5 minutes. The problem with any stings, especially if you've never been stung before is if you have an allergic reaction to them. This can affect 1 in 200 or so people. An if its a severe allergic reaction things can get nasty....... Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Smithysteve said: I just know I should not be tempting fate by saying this .... but I have never been stung by a wasp or bee! so, how much does it hurt? The Sting is not that painful than the scratching you would like to do when it starts to get better drives you made. Still have 2 "lumps" left to go - where's the scalpel Red Ants stings are worse if my experience(UK based insects!) and they have a habit of getter places Bee's/Wasps don't go. Still don't get mumps - i did - and I walked better than "John Wayne" doing his normal walk - luckily my daughter was born later the next year but mumps was painful but still had to go to work as I was self employed - I checked with the place I was working at - they all had mumps as kids! Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 According to my late mother, i had Mumps......for 40 minutes ! Work that one out stash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've just come back from Cornwall. Last day whilst packing the car, got stung on the back of the neck, totally unprovoked! nearly cried lol stash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I live somewhat dahn sarf and I have seen wasps as late as November 20th. I was stung by a queen about 20 years ago and went to casualty as a precaution as I'm one of the 1 in 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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