Yes, I have an immediate and involuntary repulsion where wasps are concerned. A huge blue one flew up my sleeve and stung me while I was riding my bike, years ago---and the sting was so painful, I nearly fell off the bike. I was literally blinded by the pain! And it took weeks for that sting location to heal. I still have a scar!

Lizardlady, my heart goes out to you. That must have been awful.

You're right about the bees, willowtigger. They only sting when they feel in danger. And then, they die.