[Magdalen] Hornets

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In a message dated 7/30/2016 10:51:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
gracecan at gmail.com writes:

But I  can't imagine getting stung five  times...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
Paper wasps - there are several species in Eastern North America -  have
been a problem both at my home in Wisconsin and here in  Pennsylvania.
They are generally docile unless their nests, which can become  enormous,
are threatened.
 
On one occasion myself and the four Miniature Schnauzers disturbed
one of their nests, and we were all stung multiple times.  My  favorite
dog (Comet) was stung about 15 times and began to howl pitifully.
The other dogs had fewer stings.   I could do nothing for her  because
I had more than 20 stings.  I had healing pityriasis rosea and  immediately
all those spots swelled up.  Somehow the dogs and I got back to  the
house where my wife gave the dogs a cool shower.  I was  concerned
enough that I went to the local hospital ER after taking a Benedryl.
 
Luckily, despite the severity of the stings I and the dogs did not  have
systemic symptoms.
 
It was not a fun experience.  I give their paper nests wide  berth.
 
 
David S.