What Would You Do? Stuck in a Car in Idaho With a Wasp or Bee

What would you do? What would you do if a wasp, spider, or bee was in your car as you drove down the road in the Gem State? Would you jump out of the vehicle? Would you stop and try to get it out? Would you try to swat it while driving down the road and put other lives, including yours, at risk? Would you stay calm and act as if it weren't there? There are certain things you never want to be locked in a car with, and bees, wasps, and spiders rank high on that list for most people. If you found yourself in this terrible predicament, how would you react and what would you do? 

Stuck in a Vehicle With a Bee, Wasp, or Spider in Idaho

Fall is in full swing, and the days in Idaho can be hit or miss with the weather. Some days can be in the 80s, where the bugs are everywhere and flies are annoying, and others can be chilly in the 40s, where they are looking to get warm and escape the cold. While flies and spiders typically get the headlines when it comes to invading homes and vehicles this time of year, they aren't the only ones seeking warmth. Bees and wasps can also find their way into your home and vehicles, and a small space is not ideal to be near these creatures. Many people are scared or allergic to these types of bugs, and nobody is begging to get stung. If stuck in a vehicle with one, what is the right way to handle the situation, and does it matter if you are alone or with someone? 

How to Handle a Bee or Wasp in Your Car in Idaho

A spider in a car is one thing, as it is easier to smack and take out, but a flying bug like a wasp or bee is much more difficult. Bees typically only attack when threatened, whereas a wasp will attack because it doesn't like you, because it can, and because it is an angry bug that likes hurting people. Recently, my son and I had a wasp in our vehicle, and likely did the wrong thing. My son jumped out of the vehicle before it was fully stopped, as I pulled over and rolled the window down and opened my door as well, in case it turned to come towards me. We were able to get it out by using my hat to lead it out, but jumping out of the vehicle may not have been the best choice. The good news is, nobody got stung and the vehicle was wasp-free, but had we been on the interstate or on a busier road, instead of in a neighborhood, our options would have been different. 

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It isn't ideal to be locked in a tight space with these angry, stinging bugs, and depending on where you are driving and who you are with, it may depend on how you react. If you found yourself locked in your vehicle with a wasp, bee, or spider this fall, what would you do?