It is a known fact that wasps are vicious creatures. They’re always on the hunt for food, they have incredibly acidic stings, and they build nests wherever they can. What if, however, you find a wasp of questionable health? You might be wondering if you can save a wasp or if it is better to leave the poor creature alone. read this article and learn how to save a drowning wasp or save a drowning yellow jacket. Maybe you will also want to know how to save a yellow jacket nest, in which case you will want to go and read this list of insects that are good for your garden. In a recent article, Mark Reynolds asks the question: “Is a Wasp Worth Saving?” He writes, “Many wasps play an important role in the ecosystem. Some species of wasp pollinate flowers; others prey on pests that affect gardens and crops. . . . They are usually colorful insects with interesting behaviors, so saving them from death seems like a no-brainer.” I get his point — nature is (or should be) at the center of sustainable development, so those animals and plants that play a useful or enjoyable role should be protected by law. wasps are beneficial insects that help to control pests and pollinate many wild plants, but not all wasps are beneficial. There are a number of different wasp species that people despise as they are seen as being dangerous. A lot of gardeners find having a wasp problem at their homes and often wonder what they should do when they find them. Knowing how to save a wasp will help you choose the best possible option in regards to how to handle the insects both indoors and outdoors and prevent serious injury. Wasps are known for their sting and their wiggly way of flying. They may look scary and dangerous, contrary to bees which have the same wing structure. But the difference is that wasps are not generally aggressive. So, if you ever come across a wasp on the floor or struggling to stay afloat, there are actions you can take to save it.

How To Save A Wasp

Introduction

I’m a professional entomologist, which means I’m paid to study bugs. In my long career, I’ve seen many of these amazing creatures in their natural habitat and it’s always a treat. However, sometimes one will get stuck—in honey or chewing gum or perhaps the middle of a sidewalk. Naturally, most people’s first instinct is to help. And that’s great! But if you’re not prepared for how wasps react when they’re injured, you probably might want to just let nature take its course. That may sound callous, but there are a few reasons why it’s not smart to try and save a struggling wasp without expert advice:

You see a wasp flailing around on the ground. A few ants are crawling over it and some flies have already begun buzzing around it.

You see a wasp flailing around on the ground. A few ants are crawling over it, and some flies have already begun buzzing around it.

You know what’s going on: they’re not “caring” for it like they would a child in need of help. They’re just trying to eat it.

They don’t care about saving your life. You’re not worth anything to them beyond the calories you provide, though if you end up being worth zero calories (i.e., dead), then so be it—the ants will simply move on once they’ve eaten everything they can off of you before abandoning their meal completely.*

You know what’s going on. They’re not “caring” for it like they would a child in need of help, they’re trying to figure out how to eat it.

If you’ve ever seen a wasp, you know that they’re predatory insects. Wasp larvae (the tiny, white “worm” stage) are predators too, eating small bugs and spiders.

If you’ve never seen a wasp before and are thinking about helping one out of its sticky situation, here’s what’s going on: the person who found it is trying to figure out how to eat it. That might sound harsh at first blush but don’t worry—you’ll be relieved to hear that most people don’t actually eat their friends! Most people are just curious as to how they might do so.

You can’t just leave the poor wasp there, right? It’s suffering and you can’t just walk away!

You can’t just leave the poor wasp there, right? It’s suffering and you can’t just walk away!

The first thing to do when trying to save a wasp is to figure out what kind of wasp it is. Wasp species vary greatly in size, coloration, and behavior—and some are far more dangerous than others. Once you know what sort of insect you’re dealing with and have established that it’s not carrying any disease or parasites, then we can proceed to step two: removing whatever has caused your friend’s demise.

When removing debris from an injured insect, take care not to cause further harm in the process—if you pull off any stingers attached to its body (or insert anything into its mouth or nose), you may end up hurting or killing it even further. A good rule of thumb is simply not panic too much about how much damage has already been done; instead focus on doing all that you can for this little guy now so that he can recover as quickly as possible!

What do you do?

Before you do anything, don’t pick up the wasp. Don’t swat the wasp or spray it with bug spray either. That’s because a paper towel, vacuum or blow dryer are all bad ideas for getting rid of a wasp in your house.

Don’t use a fly swatter either—it can cause more harm than good to both you and your home if used improperly.

Instead, carefully drop an object over the top of the wasp without touching him or her and slide him/her into a jar (or similar container) with an opening just big enough for the insect to fit through but too small for its wingspan! You’ll want something airtight so that no other insects can get in there as well; I recommend using one of those old-fashioned glass jars with rubber seal tops rather than plastic ones since they’re easier to clean out later on when all is said and done!

What you shouldn’t do is scoop up the wasp and try to set it free.

While it may seem like the right thing to do, don’t scoop up a wasp and try to set it free. In fact, you should stay away from anything that could cause the wasp to sting you. This includes:

• Helping them
• Killing them
• Moving them around
• Touching them in any way

Why shouldn’t you just swoop down, delicately pick the wasp up and release it back into the wild? Because you will get stung, likely many times. And maybe even worse, you might get stung because the wasp released a chemical that told other wasps to attack!

How to handle a wasp:

• If a wasp is not in danger, leave it alone. Wasps are insects, and the majority of them do not want to sting you. In fact, most of the time they will fly away when you approach them—but if they’re in danger or getting ready to sting someone else (another insect or animal), they might try to defend themselves as best they can.
• If you see a wasp that seems like it’s stuck in your house, there’s nothing wrong with helping get it out. However, make sure the window is open before trying this so that the weather doesn’t affect your ability to pull off this rescue mission successfully! If you don’t have an open window nearby and there’s no other way out except through a wall or doorframe opening (like if there were bars on one side), then go ahead and gently scoop up the insect with something like tweezers or tongs (or even rolled-up newspaper) before releasing it outside again once more safe passage has been made available for its journey back outdoors again!

Here’s what you do instead. Gently blow air on the wasp until it gets back onto its feet or at least semi-functional wings.

This is the most helpful thing you can do for a wasp. It might be scary, but it’s the best way to help.

• Gently blow air on the wasp until it gets back onto its feet or at least semi-functional wings. You may need to blow multiple times depending on how much of a beating they’ve taken. If they don’t move after 5 minutes, try moving their legs with a leaf or stick and gently nudge them if they haven’t moved off yet (be careful). They may still be alive even if they aren’t moving so try not to give up hope! They will likely get up eventually!
• Do not pick up or move the wasp because this will cause more damage than what has already been done by nature (and/or humans). If you’re lucky enough that someone else did not kill your friend before coming across this article, then it would be best for both parties involved if there were no further attempts at murder made towards said insecticide-loving creature due to previous experiences involving such acts being deemed “inhumane”.

Just blowing on a struggling wasp is an excellent way to save one.

• Blow on the wasp.
• Don’t touch the wasp.
• Don’t pick up the wasp.
• Don’t try to set the wasp free (this will only lead to it dying of starvation).
• Don’t try to kill the wasp, because you can’t do that without potentially killing yourself in the process and you don’t want that for either of you!

Conclusion

In conclusion, rescuing a wasp might sound easier than it is. The best way to rescue one may be by not rescuing one. In any case, if you find yourself in need of saving a wasp, simply blow on it gently and don’t get too close. If you do this properly the problem should resolve itself. Just remember: wasps are going to do whatever they want anyway, so just let them be!