{"id":6124,"date":"2023-04-11T16:12:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T15:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/?p=6124"},"modified":"2024-01-19T13:48:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T13:48:44","slug":"do-wasps-die-after-they-sting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/do-wasps-die-after-they-sting\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Wasps Die After They Sting You? (Stings Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
No, a wasp’s sting has a smooth surface that allows it to dislodge after each consecutive sting. This is very different from a honey bee’s barbed stinger which lodges in human skin and causes fatal damage when the bee tries to escape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now we know the short answer let’s take a deep dive into why wasps sting, exactly what happens when a wasp stings you and the anatomy of a sting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it may seem like a wasp is hunting you down like a seeker-killer missile there are some very valid reasons why a wasp might sting you out on your adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to disturb a wasp nest you’ll be well aware of their ability to retaliate swiftly and without mercy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n They’re highly territorial insects and this makes for an aggressive response that many intruders aren’t ready for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The nest inhabitants will leave on mass, all with the same shared goal of driving away any potential attackers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This can quickly lead to multiple stings and it’s more than enough to drive away most insects and animals whether they are predators or not (us humans included).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wasps are attracted to sweet food and drinks, this can vary from ice cream at the seaside to the rotting sugary apples slowly fermenting in your back garden.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re seen as a threat to their food or it looks like you might be taking it away you could be set for a painful sting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, we’ve all been having a picnic when a wasp lands on your food, but believe it or not it may sting you if you try to shoo it away or swat at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, this is a bit of a wide definition because technically wasps are always provoked to sting but for this discussion, we’ll look at human provocation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This could be sitting or standing on an unsuspecting wasp or if you’re miserable swallowing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the most common reason people get stung by wasps in day-to-day life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you heard right even wasps can have a few too many and start to get a bit drunk.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This happens more often than you’d think and is a regular occurrence when overly ripe fruit starts to ferment in the late summer sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fermentation process starts to create alcohol that the wasps inadvertently consume when they’re feeding on the rich flesh of the fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s also possible for a wasp to become impaired if it happens to land close to your favourite sugary alcoholic beverage to have a quick drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Do Wasps Sting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Defending themselves and their nest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Food sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If provoked<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When they’re tipsy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n