>I've been stung probably 20 times in my life. The most recent time the histamines built up to such an extent that I am now 'allergic' while I never was before. It was a surprise to me. I was stung while working in the yard and went inside to sit down with an ice pack and in a few moments I couldn't breathe and had the severe reactions that are typical. I didn't even realize what was causing it because I had been stung so many times and never had any type of reaction previously. Now I don't go anywhere without the kit! I keep hotshot around for the entire year here in NC. The spring and also around October are the worst times for wasp activity.
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>Wow, 20 times! Yeah, I'd say you're allergic. I have a friend who lives in Winston-Salem who also told me that spring is the worst time. Ours is early summer.
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>I was stung in the back and the neck by wasps when I was about five. I don't remember much anymore, other than being very sick afterwards. The habit that my wife says is the most annoying is anytime I spot a wasp - I run for my can of Raid and kill every wasp in sight.
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>I hate wasps.
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>Kevin

I found the WD40 on their nests works great. We have yellow-jackets here.