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Why do wasps bite you?

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Because they can create nests in and around a residence, they are both annoying and dangerous. Some species build mass egg nests out of a form of paper, while others build solitary egg cases out of mud. When seeking locations or building nests, they can attack unwary humans and animals. The annoyance is usually caused by their intrusion into homes and businesses while seeking locations. Their stings are seldom fatal, but they can be very painful, as well as being unexpected.

A wasp that appears in a moving car can cause an accident, resulting in serious injuries or death.

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Its because they are carnivores. Its true. They eat meat and flesh. They bite even MORE during or near the fall season because they know they are going to die, because winter is coming. So they bite more because they are really mad that they are going to die, so they bite AND sting.

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Wasps only attack a perceived threat, so if a wasp attacks you it feels threatened by you in some way. Of course, insects are not very intelligent so the wasp may be mistaken.

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Mostly to make sure you leave their nest alone, and attack you if you don't.

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Just because they do. Most of the time because they feel threatened but it can happen for no reason as well.

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there stinger falls out and that painfulness kills them

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Because they are threatened

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