Aggressive wasps: that's why wasps always fly in the face

As soon as summer is in full swing, wasps seem to become more and more aggressive and fly straight into the face. At least the latter is more than a myth. We reveal why wasps like to head for the face and body.

Wasps in summer: targeted flight in the face

High temperatures, lots of sunshine and delicious food outdoors - summer simply ensures a good mood. As quick as the joy comes, however, it quickly flies when a flock of wasps destroys the barbecue in the garden. Particularly popular targets of the pests: meat, desserts and the face.

• The reason for the apparently aggressive behavior: the wasps are looking for food for the offspring. At the beginning of summer, the animals need a lot of protein for the larvae and therefore fly more often to meat and sausages. During this time, the wasps themselves feed on the juice of the larvae. At the end of summer, however, no new larvae follow, so the adult wasps have to find new food in the form of sugar. Therefore, from mid-August, desserts are very popular.
• But why do wasps always fly in the face? The main reason is the wasp's very strong sense of smell, with which they can locate even the smallest food scraps. Anyone who eats or drinks products containing protein and sugar inevitably has tiny traces on their teeth and lips. They perceive the wasps and target them.
• But even if you haven't eaten anything, the wasps always seem to fly to your face and body. This is due to their special location system: wasps have fixed eyes and cannot focus on objects as much as humans. That's why you zigzag around to locate objects and food.
• By the way: There is little truth in the persistent rumors that wasps have become more aggressive in recent years and especially towards the end of summer. In fact, according to experts, the behavior of insects has not changed - only the number of wasps is higher in warm summers. This gives the impression that wasps are more frequent and aggressive.

Even if wasps are not aggressive, they are still annoying. That is why we have summarized the best tips and tricks with which you can effectively drive away wasps.