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24-06-2019, 07:54 AM
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I must admit I am scared of Wasps, Bees, but I would not harm them.

I think all animals are fascinating to watch when they build their nests, especially spiders when they make their Web, its like pretty lace work.
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24-06-2019, 11:59 AM
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In the garden - they are welcome. In the house they are not.

As Muddy said - their sting is unforgettable - and they seem to do it for fun. Unlike bees - who will only sting in self defence.
Unfortunately I am allergic to stings from several creatures, wasps will sting for no reason, but bees as long as you are respectful won't. I have taken lots of photo's of bees over the years, but won't go near a wasp or their nests. Horse fly bites are the worst for me though.
Wasps nests are works of art, even if the creatures themselves have a nasty reputation.
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26-06-2019, 10:02 PM
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My friend emailed me this latest picture of the busy wasps - look how intricately they are building down the front of that bird box!

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26-06-2019, 11:09 PM
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They really are clever creatures.
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27-06-2019, 12:28 AM
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They really are clever creatures.
Clever and also evil
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27-06-2019, 11:12 AM
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Clever and also evil
Nasty rather than evil, that word has religious meaning, I doubt wasps are religious.
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27-06-2019, 03:38 PM
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Nasty rather than evil, that word has religious meaning, I doubt wasps are religious.
And I am not going close enough to ask!
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27-06-2019, 03:44 PM
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I'm always surprised at how hard some insects work in their short lives. That wasp's nest is amazing!
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27-06-2019, 04:29 PM
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I like bees, but, not wasps. They sting for no reason!
Their nests are works of art though.
Imagine what we could make by chewing up wood and spitting it out!
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27-06-2019, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffany ->
Unfortunately I am allergic to stings from several creatures, wasps will sting for no reason, but bees as long as you are respectful won't. I have taken lots of photo's of bees over the years, but won't go near a wasp or their nests. Horse fly bites are the worst for me though.
Wasps nests are works of art, even if the creatures themselves have a nasty reputation.


Yep, I agree with that, Tiff.

I would never hurt a bee, but I do not like wasps one bit.
I don't care what people say about the good they do, I think they are 'orrible little blighters.
 
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