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Index of Subjects As a remedy, I use an epi-pen, not a good thing to be a birder and allergic to wasps... Billy > Maybe a stupid question... Is a yellow jacket just another name for a > wasp?? > liz > > ........ > > > As for yellow jackets, they become especially aggressive as fall > approaches. > A few years ago I was mowing, and came too near one of their underground > nests. Several attacked me, and drove me into the house. I waited inside > for about half an hour, and when I decided to get back to work, they were > still waiting for me at the door! I had to use a different exit to go > back > outside. > > > If stung, the best remedy I have found is to apply moistened baking soda > to > site of the sting. That also helps greatly with the stings of the hornets > who build those large, paper nests. I once had a dog who was stung by > them > several times on the nose, and the baking soda trick worked well for him, > too. He seemed very appreciative for the relief. > > > — Paul >
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