Hi Roz,

Will look into Balearics ... bit warmer than Iceland ..

Can confirm they have wasps on Corsica - HUGE ones - as my son got
stung by one. For once carting the medikit around (even for a stroll
on the beach) was worth it. Happily he doesn't react like me but I
gave him anithistamine anyway!

It has gone a bit colder here in the North so hopefully I won't see
too many more wasps.

You do start to relax a bit now don't you? Must be tricky for you as
it is your son, you can cope with yourself. Good to know the schools
are vigilant.

See ya!

Maggie
--- In insectstings@yahoogroups.com, Roz Hannan <rozhannan@...> wrote:
>
> I was just looking at the excellent 'mother site' to refresh my
memory on the life-cycle of the wasp. I was rather hoping that, it
being October, and what with the torrential rain that Sussex and
Surrey have had, the little nasties may be on their way out!! Fingers
crossed! I haven't seen any around here for a while anyway!
>
> Whilst browsing, I came across the comment that wasps are possibly
not to be found on the Balearic islands! Is there anyone out there who
can confirm or deny this?
>
> Many thanks, Roz
>