Dangerous bugs?

i was wondering if anyone had tips about approaching insects such as bees and wasps? i always am nervous about getting too close and making them mad. If anyone wants so share their "insect whispering" powers here, it would be greatly appreciated

Generally speaking I find bees and wasps quite approachable (of course not killer bees in the US!). The key is to approach them when they are doing something - eating, sunning themselves etc... And you can often get very close without them really noticing you.

Bees are quite easy though often when feeding then can show you a lot of butt and not much face (as they are head down in the plant). That said they can often get caught out if the temperature suddenly drops (eg a quick covering of cloud over the sun or a quick rainstorm). Then you can often find them being quite lathargic as they move around slowly to warm up again.

Wasps are easy to attract if you have some rotting fruit and can get so drunk that they don't mind that you're there - though again you get the problem of heads down bums up whilst feeding.

Thanks for the tips! Much appreciated

I also thank you for the tips.
what about spiders? any tips there. I am afraid of spiders though fascinated.

Truth is, accept the fact that you *will* get stung or bitten at some point. It's inevitable
Most insects are fine as long as you don't corner them.
Or go looking for them early in the morning ( *really* early, just after sunrise that is). They will still be cold and are perfect models then.
Spiders are not dangerous. All though some can deliver a nasty bite, their venom ( with a few exceptions) is not dangerous to man. I've learned that the hardest thing with shooting spiders is that they usually run for cover as soon as you approach them. A few (nursery web spiders) might wave their legs at you in an attempt to scare you off. Don't be scared though.
You are much bigger then they are.

As far as I'm concerned, the only really dangerous bug out there is a tick. Keep that in mind after you went strolling through the fields

Shoot in the morning and when you see a bee or wasp if it flies off do not chase it. If you stay still it will come back to that spot or another one will show up. The biggest thing one has to learn is patience.

yes patience...still learning that one haha

Patience.... Nothing beat marriage.. Give it 35 years.
Sorry, could not resist:o

LLBNY wrote in post #10506329
Patience.... Nothing beat marriage.. Give it 35 years.
Sorry, could not resist:o

haha. i have a while till then lol. i'm only 19!