Pest experts have urged Dubliners to avoid wearing bright clothes and perfume due to 'aggressive' wasps.
Rentokil, the capital's leading pest control group, have asked people to avoid antagonising wasps and other insects such as flying ants, which can happen when people shout or swat at insects. They recommend people socialising outdoors avoid wearing bright clothes to minimise the risk of getting stung or bitten.
The group also suggests toning down on perfumes when attending barbecues and picnics, as wasps are often attracted to powerful and sweet scents. Rentokil says the likelihood of getting stung increases around August and September as wasps begin to search for new food sources across wider areas.
