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TearAbite
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Re: Habits of wasps (yellow jackets)

said by CurtesyFlush:

Ever been stung by one?
no.. and i dont plan on it.. that's why i'm keeping that baby's window closed..

They dont have venom like a bee right? but, they can sting repeatedly ?
PrntRhd
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join:2004-11-03
Fairfield, CA

PrntRhd

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They do have venom, usually not a problem unless you are allergic or get swarmed with multiple stings. All females can sting and each can sting more than once.

CurtesyFlush
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said by TearAbite:
said by CurtesyFlush:

Ever been stung by one?
no.. and i dont plan on it.. that's why i'm keeping that baby's window closed..

They dont have venom like a bee right? but, they can sting repeatedly ?
They have venom, but not like a bee. IIRC, wasp venom is alkaline and be venom is acidic, and wasps inject a smaller amount than do bees.

What I do know from personal experience is, I'll take multiple bee stings over one wasp sting any day.