Britons issued urgent warning as 'drunk' wasps wreak havoc at beauty hotspot

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Swarms of aggressive 'drunk' wasps are causing concern at a UK beauty spot in East Riding, Yorkshire.
Wasps become intoxicated by feasting on fermenting fruit, leading to potentially more aggressive behavior.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) warns residents not to disturb wasps or their nests.
Wasps play an important role as pollinators and should generally be left alone.
The 'drunken wasp' phenomenon occurs in late summer when colonies change behavior and worker wasps seek sugary foods.
Rotting and fermenting fruit are attractive sugar sources for wasps.
Increased aggression and sting risk are expected when wasps become inebriated.
Families with young children and the elderly are at greater risk of complications from stings.
Severe allergies to wasp stings can trigger anaphylaxis.
Residents are advised to dispose of sugary household waste carefully.
Swatting or aggressively waving at wasps can provoke them and increase the risk of stings.
Similar incidents of 'drunk' animals, such as seagulls, have been reported previously after consuming fermented food.
Experts urge people to remain alert around wasps during late summer due to plentiful sources of fermenting fruit.

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