Well, as supper was cooking...and just about to be set on the table, a wasp was discovered by yours truly! Now being a little girl scientist combo myself, I had to experiment! As you might commonly know (but mom doesn't) I have done this before. If you are willing to try this experiment yourself, you need 1 grandma/mom, 1 shoe, 1 drinking glass and a piece of paper, and a pocket knife from your dad's pocket or desk drawer.
Step 1: Find a wasp. Preferably one that has gotten in the house. These are easier to catch. Get the wasp to cling to the piece of paper. Quickly place the glass over the paper with wasp attached.
Step 2: Use the shoe to "whack" it gently so it is stunned and not dead...be careful as wasps do have stingers!
Step 3: Once you have stunned it, you use the pocketknife to cut off the stinger. Do not use a napkin to clean the knife after use, thinking that the knife is dirty, as you might cut your finger. I know this from experience...moving on...
Step 4: After this experiment, you are free to cut off the wasp's head. Examine the head and body as desired. Dispose of the wasp body. Wash the tools and put them back in their proper places...except for the knife. Let your dad take care of washing the knife - he's experienced!!
