The Terminex guy was there when I moved a rotting landscape tie and tore a paperwasp nest in half. I was swared & they followed me as I ran in circles, into the garage etc. He was crouching at the side of the garage and quietly said “drop to the ground and stop making any noise”. It worked. They continued dive bombing the house and flying around in angry swarms for at least an hour but I stayed low and got into the house.
I had wasps in my hair, in my shirt, too many bites to count. Since that time I have been very cautious because the next single sting I got caused a mild anaphylactic reaction. I had been sensitized.
This has been a public service announcement.
When swarmed by bees/wasps get low and silent.
Also when running, do not look back, you’ll get stung in the face which is worse. Also you can run faster with your head facing the same way you run.