I hate wasps - it's total war.

[Puller]

What is a "ground hornet?"

I am familiar with bumblebees and yellow jackets which nest in the ground.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

Ground hornets, also known as cicada killers, are one of the largest species of digger wasps in the U.S. They can be up to two inches in length and have black bodies that feature yellow markings similar to those of yellow jackets. However, unlike other stinging insects, these wasps tend to be more solitary. When they do form nests, they can pose a threat to your home or office and can be especially dangerous if you or those around you are allergic to their sting.

They are often found in undisturbed areas close to a water source and gravitate toward loose soils, holes in the earth or other hidden nesting areas. Hot temperatures tend to make ground hornets more active and every year they tend to get meaner as summer progresses and the best way to prevent unpleasant encounters with social ground hornets is to avoid them.

 

[Greyman50]

IIRC, was about 12 or 13, friend used to come over and we would go to a field beside the old carriage shed to shoot. We were walking along when one of us looked up in this big elm and there was a hornets nest that would have made the news. Had seen a few around gas shed( carriage shed) and chicken pen. We forgot about shooting and gathered up a bucket full of green walnuts. We threw and hit the nest and then ran like crazy as about 100+ came out in a cloud. Half hour later did it again, nest would not fall so back to square one. Finally remembered my bow in the back of closet so out it came , we made a few fire arrows, one finally stuck and nest went up.Never forget that as long as I live, lol.

 

[Chubbo]

wasps

A common pastime of farm teenagers, circa 1930 was to locate, pound on, and stir up Bumble bee nests, run away a safe distance, and watch the bees seek their intruders. Those nests were found, commonly, under dried, mown hay, in fruit orchards.

On one such occasion, at approximately four yrs., Of age, I followed a Group of my teenage cousins, and watched them pound on a bumblebee nest. Being new to the game, I was unaware, that I should run away. Records show that I was stung 19 times before I was rescued. I recall, my grandparents’ dog snapping and killing bees, and gallantly protecting me. My eyes and the dog’s eyes were swelled shut. My parents rushed me to a doctor, for treatment. That Dr., warned my folks not to let me go to sleep, as likely I wouldn’t awake. My condition was critical for a few days.

That’s an account of my first encounter with insect stings. I’ve received many others, from various species of insects, during my lifetime.

I’m sure, that there’s a purpose, and need for all species of stinging insects. Furthermore, I feel obligated to accept them, but refuse to like ‘em.

 

[6518John]

I hope the teenaged cousins were not able to sit down after this stunt until they were about middle age. In fact I am not sure that would be sufficient allowing such to happen to a 4 year old, but it would be a fine start.

 

[Chubbo]

I don’t recall them being punished, at all. Most farm kids played that game, in that era.

Ironically, one of those ornery kids became a multimillionaire, businessman. One, the head nurse of a large hospital nursing complex. One a millionaire traveling companion and consultant of one of the wealthiest businessmen in the U.S.A. A couple of them were substantial landowners, and none of them lacked material things. All of them, were highly respected members of their community, and our society.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Hey! Wait I'm a WA.. nevermind.

 

[LVSteve]

That's not a wasp. THIS is a wasp! The infamous Tarantula Hawk.

 

[Rustyt1953]

This is a wasp:

 

[JohnRippert]

A month or so ago I got popped by one walking past the back corner of the storage shed out back. I'm with you about that, time for war. I am normally pretty live and let live about insects including wasps. You mess with me or mine though and you're gonna die. Grabbed the can of wasp spray and nailed the little hole in the eaves of the shed. Once they all quit kicking I washed it out with the hose and after it dried filled the gap. These were particularly aggressive wasps. When I got within 10 feet to see where they were coming from the sentry was out there keeping a eye on me and rotating to follow me as I walked around. You could tell it was about to launch at me if I got any closer.

 

[Heymatt]

Came upon a baseball sized wasp nest in a bush next to the ac unit I was working on. No wasp spray left on the truck. Hmmm, what’s the next best thing? Spray contact adhesive! Stuck the whole stinking mess of them together! Homeowner that it was pretty funny.
Got make do with what ya got!

 

[TexasArmed]

A common pastime of farm teenagers, circa 1930 was to locate, pound on, and stir up Bumble bee nests, run away a safe distance, and watch the bees seek their intruders. Those nests were found, commonly, under dried, mown hay, in fruit orchards. .....

I remember Bumble Bees, (Wood Bees) the black headed ones
sting but those with a white head do not. Out in the country
we used to catch the white headed bumble bees without telling
city boys the black ones would sting.

 

[Huski92]

Just got bit yesterday by a wasp. I haven’t been bit in 30 years. Still hurts.


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