Here’s a coffee-chat secret: scientists don’t use the term “wasp season.” That’s just a thing we made up. But you know what? It works. We all understand the dread of that buzzing sound in August.
And honestly, the season is shorter than you think. From the first queen emerging in April to the last workers freezing in November, it’s about seven months. That feels long, but it’s really just a blip compared to the five months of glorious wasp-free winter.
What to Do in the Meantime
If you’re reading this and it’s August, you have my sympathy. That’s peak wasp season. Your best bet? Avoid wearing perfume, keep food covered, and invest in a good flyswatter. Or, you know, just stay inside and binge a show.
If it’s October and you’re still getting buzzed, hang in there. You’re almost at the finish line. And if you see a queen slinking away to hibernate? Let her go. She’s not your enemy right now—she’s just a tiny, winged zombie waiting for spring.
