On Wed, 10 Sep 2003 18:07:59 +0000 (UTC), "PK"
wrote:

Seeing a couple of wasps threads here brought the little buggers / cute
creatures (delete as appropriate) to mind.


Normally at this time of the year no reminder would be necessary as every
BBQ/Picnic/walking the countryside would be blighted/accompanied (delete as
appropriate) by a buzzing yellow and black presence.

This year however, scarcely a wasp have I (or any of the family) seen.

Is it just me?

Interesting point now you mention it. Here in South London I have seen
very few in the gardens, but there seems to be a marked rise in the
little hornet thingies, not too great though.