The great thing about wasps is....

[trackdemon]

The great thing about wasps is that they're drawn to bright light, and the wings are highly susceptible to temperature. So when one flew in I tried swatting it with an old copy of Track Driver (not wanting to ruin my latest unread copy of Autocar), but when a second flying bd appeared I decided it was time to bring my A-game.

By the time I'd ventured downstairs to grab a lighter and made my journey back up to the office - via bathroom to collect a can of deodorant - I was perturbed to find the duet of s had become a quartet. Clearly drawn by the entertaining fire display that was now taking place, a fifth - and very, very, final - decided to join the action; I thought it wise at this point to close the window.

It didn't take long to ground the would-be stinging bds: their flight pattern was mostly predictable, and wasp wings are no match for a can of Adidas Sport sprayed across an armed lighter. Home made flamethrowers for the win, yee-ha!!

So, dare I open the window again? It gets a bit toasty up here in the top of the house. 5 in 5 mins after nothing all night - do we have a problem here, or was it a coincidental fkers flyby?

[Spuggy]

When a flying bd is attacked or killed it gives off a scent that informs other flying bds to assist. It the insect world equivalent of shouting your mates over to help you kick someones head in.

[carreauchompeur]

Spuggy said:

When a flying bd is attacked or killed it gives off a scent that informs other flying bds to assist. It the insect world equivalent of shouting your mates over to help you kick someones head in.

[durbster]

You need to take out the source, like I did.

[wollowizard]

durbster said:

You need to take out the source, like I did.