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[Zinix]

 At least 19 people have been stung to death by hornets -- which may include the world's largest hornet species Vespa mandarinia -- in China's central Shaanxi province in the last three months, according to the city government of Ankang, the apparent epicenter of a recent spate of fatalities and injuries.

A total of 583 people in the area have been stung by hornets since July 1, say city officials. Seventy victims are still recovering in hospitals.

Chen Changlin was hospitalized after being attacked by hornets, while harvesting rice last week.

China Youth Daily.

Chen said hornets had first swarmed a woman and child working nearby, who then ran towards him. Both later died from the hornets' toxins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hate bugs. 

 

http://www.cnn.com/2....html?hpt=hp_t3

 

 

[grahamf]

We've had pretty bad wasps here also. Fortunately they're relatively docile and keep the mosquitoes away.

[Chaos]

This is why you don't go outside.

[AdmiralClassy]

This is why you don't go outside.

or keep windows or doors open

[Kirby]

I live in Florida and wasps surround my house like crazy!