I've never had issues with wasps before, but this summer has been brutal! I've been stung six times, and it always seems to happen while I'm hanging up laundry. I don't even see them coming; they're quiet, and I don't feel them brushing against me, but when they sting, it really hurts! I'm trying to figure out how to locate their nest and what to do once I find it. I'm quite nervous about going into the garden, especially with kids and dogs around, but I need to handle this situation. I live in rural France and have noticed both paper wasps and other types in my garden. Help me out, please!
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It sounds like the nest is probably close to where you hang your washing, maybe even in the ground. Wasps can get pretty territorial. I've got some in my shed, but I just talk or sing to them while I'm around, and they usually don't bother me. Once, I forgot and they swarmed me, but when I said, 'It’s me! I’m sorry!' they settled down. Still, be cautious!
Haha, I think flapping my arms while hanging laundry is what annoys them too! I got stung once while trying to run away, what a cheeky move! Finding the nest with them around seems tricky since they get riled up.