r/fuckwasps

This bastard made a nest in my car door, and it stung me..TWICE on two separate days

Credits goes to Brandon_Thrasher

(Also I randomly found this on my IG reel)

My personal favorite method for removing wasp nests: starting fluid + lighter. Hear me out, this has a number of advantages compared to regular wasp spray or the stupid gasoline trend. Firstly it’s very economical. A can of starting fluid is under $4 from Walmart and it lasts a lot longer than wasp spray, and you can use it for other stuff unlike wasp spray. Second: effectiveness- wasps are sensitive to sudden temperature change and die instantly, unlike sprays which can take a bit to suffocate them, and it’s a large area meaning it takes out the whole nest and any wasps flying next to it, unlike a thin stream of wasp spray. Third: safety & cleanliness- starting fluid actually burns at a fairly lower temperature compared to many other combustible fluids, only around 350 degrees if I remember right, and it evaporates quickly and leaves no residue or scorch marks unlike other fluids like carburetor cleaner, meaning it’s safe and clean to use on most surfaces including bricks, concrete, glass, wood fences, wood paneling, painted surfaces, plastic decorations, etc. I only avoid using it if there’s a bunch of dry grass or leaves nearby, or if it’s really high up, then I use spray or soapy water in a little pressure sprayer. Has anyone else tried this before? I also have a story of taking out some wasp nests at a zoo in Texas when I used to work overnight security there if anyone is interested.

I'm not one to hate on wasps. I love them. But this little CUNT is invaisive and flew in my home. Pinned his ass

I want to get rid of that mound he's sitting on too

I was thinking about getting raid spray and blasting that bitch but I don't know.

Any ideas? This is in my bedroom on the curtain rod

What kind of hornet lost Nest to my dealing with how screwed am I and I should I use fire or other method to get rid of it help I'm scared

The Megarhyssa macrurus, commonly known as the long-tailed giant ichneumon wasp, is a harmless parasitic insect native to North America. Despite its intimidating, prehistoric appearance, this striking insect lacks a functional venomous stinger and poses no threat to humans or pets. Its most defining characteristic is its immense size, with a brightly patterned yellow and reddish-brown body that can grow up to two inches long.

The wasp is famous for the female's extraordinarily long, thread-like tail, which is actually a specialized egg-laying organ called an ovipositor. This structure can extend over three inches in length, more than doubling the insect's total size. While it looks like three separate stingers, it consists of one central egg-laying tube encased by two flexible protective sheaths that peel away during use. Males are notably smaller than females and completely lack this tail appendage.

This specialized anatomy is critical to the wasp's predatory lifecycle, which targets the larvae of the pigeon horntail wasp buried deep inside wood. The female crawls along dead or dying hardwood trees, using her antennae to feel for the subtle vibrations of a horntail grub tunneling inside. Once she pinpoints a target, she uses her zinc-hardened ovipositor to drill several inches directly through the solid timber, paralyzing the host grub and depositing a single egg next to it.

Once the egg hatches, the newborn Megarhyssa larva slowly consumes the horntail host alive before pupating inside the tree and emerging as an adult the following summer. This intricate process makes them highly beneficial to forest ecosystems, acting as a natural population control for wood-boring pests. Because they only target insects residing within dead or decaying wood, they cause zero damage to healthy, living trees.

A mud dauber and cuckoo wasp were on my window, naturally I killed them immediately. I had to look up the Cuckoo Wasp and it turns out they lay eggs in other wasp's nests.

Here's what I need a ruling on:

Enemy of my enemy is my friend. Did I kill a friend?

Keep in mind I am not the guy that posts pro-wasp propaganda... waspaganda... Kill them with fire (knifes in the house) is my go to for wasps.

Cleaning out the old cabin for a stag, and guess who crashes the party! Got me twice in the arm, and once in the ankle. So I killed their entire family...

Due to having a very curious dog outside that would usually try to mess with these things, I usually eliminate them outside if I see them. Very painful sting and they hiss.

Wasps are crucial for ecosystems by controlling pest insect populations (caterpillars, aphids), acting as pollinators for many plants (especially figs), serving as food for other animals (birds, spiders), aiding decomposition by carrying dead insects, aerating soil through nesting, spreading beneficial microbes, and even holding economic value in agriculture and medicine, making them vital for environmental balance, not just nuisances.

10 ways wasps help the environment:

1. Natural Pest Control: They hunt and feed on crop-damaging pests like aphids, caterpillars, and flies, keeping their numbers down.

2. Pollination: As they seek nectar, they transfer pollen, assisting in plant reproduction, especially for figs and orchids.

3. Food Source: Wasps and their larvae provide essential protein for birds, spiders, reptiles, and other predators, supporting higher food webs.

4. Decomposition: They scavenge dead insects and organic matter, helping to recycle nutrients back into the soil.

5. Soil Aeration: Digging nesting burrows helps mix and aerate soil, improving drainage and root growth.

6. Microbe Dispersal: Moving between flowers and decaying matter helps spread beneficial microbes, promoting plant health.

7. Promote Biodiversity: With thousands of species filling various ecological roles, wasps contribute to overall ecosystem richness.

8. Support Agriculture: Their pest control services reduce the need for chemical pesticides, saving farmers billions and protecting crops.

9. Biological Control Agents: Parasitic wasps lay eggs inside other insects, controlling pest populations naturally.

10. Nutritional Role (in some cultures): In some parts of the world, wasps (and their larvae) are a traditional food source for humans.

These are only a few reasons to love them. Get to know some of the families in the video and I bet I could make you a fan!

Found on ig @rei_dos_marimbondos

There is a small nest packed full of a LOT of wasps in my mailbox. Idk what kind they are. But my mailbox has an opening on the front which is usually where you can look in and see them, but it’s really small. Better bet to close the mailbox and spray through the opening in the front so they don’t escape, or spray through the top while it’s open and just hope they don’t fly out the front?

This is right outside my front door and these fuckers sting me so much. It fucking sucks. Would like to minimize stings if possible lol