Can't claim to be any kind of expert, but from experience over the years,(certainly have had my share) and some research, I'd like to think I have an understanding of these particular insects. I enjoy sharing what I have learned because some just hate on these without knowing a little more. You see the same thing with non poisonous snakes, snapping turtles or similar.
White faced hornets are not common around here, sure you'll find nests every season, but they are not abundant, per say like other types. They have their problems developing too, sometimes the nest does not make it, I find small abandoned ones every year. The brown paper wasp (not even sure what species, just that they are brown), yellow or gold paper wasp and the yellow jackets/ground hornets/wasps are much more common in these parts and if you have land, barns, outbuildings or similar, you'll learn about most of these over time. Even with ones home, you'll find a nest eventually. Our one barn is just loaded with the yellow paper wasps, I try to get the ones that are near gates and entrances, the rest are too numerous, too aggressive and linger after a removal if you can't get them all. One picks and chooses battles with these. I have been stung for no apparent reason at times, walking across the yard in the open. I have seen paper wasp nests literally right out in the open, which is amazing given the weather we can have, rain especially from intense thunderstorms. Wipe out a nest and angry wasps will linger for days, but eventually will be gone. So take a nest during the peak activity of the day, you make a mess because the ones you did not get will be around awhile and super aggressive vs having just left them alone until fall.
The ground nests are amazing, I get nailed every year lately it seems, but these are small, the sting is almost tolerable, but they do itch for days. They tolerate your presence until you disturb them. Thankfully, even if you step on a nest, you'll get nailed, but from my experience, you won't get instantly covered if you can get some distance from the nest, they bumble all around the area until they settle down. Of course some will be clung to you on your clothing and you will have to find/remove every one to stop getting stung.
Every white faced hornets nest I have encountered, you could carefully get near and walk away without incident, they are beneficial too, as they prey on insects. You can eventually see their flyway, they use a straight line, which I imagine changes at times. Sure as heck they always leave a guard out, that is always a factor to contend with. Unless they are a danger or hazard, I just leave them alone.
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