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[–] [email protected] 49 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Common wasp and germanicus vespula (european wasp) are both considered pest. Both dont pollinate. And both kill and destroy other friendly species when they do not harass you to steal your food. Same for asiatic and common hornet.

All other wasp and hornet like the blue hornet are friendly and help the ecosystem. But you will rarely encounter them cause they let you the fuck alone and mind their own business...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They ARE in fact both pollinators! I get the wasp hate, but they are rather misunderstood, that's what the meme is about! Depending on the region you live in, learn which wasp and bee species are invasive in your area and support the native ones (including the common wasp and germanicus vespula).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I try to give paper wasps a pass if I randomly see them, but if they come inside or start a nest in outdoor equipment, they're gone. They only get consideration because they're pollinators and generally not aggressive, but they still will attack so my patience is thin.