This one is NOT your friend. Trust me...
Yellow Jacket (Vespula spp.) (insectidentification.org)
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All female yellow jackets can sting. And they tend to be more aggressive than other stinging insects. Yellow jackets can even bite before they sting — grabbing hold of the skin just to get a better grip with their stinger.
Yellow jackets are insects that quickly mobilize into a swarm of yellow jackets, give chase for several yards, go around obstacles, and even wait--in a frenzy--for anyone who thinks it is a good idea to jump in the water to hide from them. They can wait longer than you can hold your breath.
Avoid yellow jacks when possible. If one flies near you, do not strike at it or run rapidly as quick movements will provoke an attack. Although humans can outrun the wasps, which have a top flying speed of 6 to 7 mph, you could suffer more than a dozen painful stings triggered by your movement before you could run out of range. Don’t strike or crush a yellow jacket against your body. This releases an
alarm pheromone that can incite a frenzied attack. If yellow jackets are bothering you, your best defense is to cover your face with your hands and back away slowly. Don't step on the ground nest.
Cover your face with your hands and back away slowly? Don't run, it makes them mad? Summer vacations in east Texas buddy.... lol