Personally, I adore paper wasps, they are so cool to watch. I have had them right outside my front door over the top of it and they never bothered me. The only time I ever got stung was when one fell out and I somehow smashed it in my hand when shutting the door. sure, they hurt, but not for too long. Outside of that. I share my dogs wading pool water with them, I will save them from drowning if they get too wet. they get frustrated when we get in the pool and will fly around us, but never sting, but they are thirsty as it has been over 100 every day in TX. I know a lot of people are scared of them, but I love them. now yellow jackets are different, I do not care much for having them around. they do not like to get a long with people.
