How long will a wasp chase you?

How long a wasp will chase you depends on species, whether you disturbed nest, and how far you run, but generally wasps will chase for 50 to 100 meters or up to 300 feet when defending nest, though some species like yellow jackets and hornets can chase longer if they perceive continued threat, and they usually stop chasing once you are far enough from nest and they no longer see you as threat. Social wasps like yellow jackets defend nest vigorously and will chase intruders who disturb nest, releasing alarm pheromones that attract other wasps and cause them to become aggressive and sting, so if you disturb nest, multiple wasps may chase you for several hundred feet. Solitary wasps rarely chase. Wasps are fast fliers and can keep up with running human for short distances, but they do not hold grudges or chase for miles, they chase to drive threat away from nest, so once you are far from nest, they typically return to nest. To avoid being chased, if you disturb wasp nest, run away quickly in straight line away from nest, do not swat or flail as this can provoke more stings, cover face and eyes as wasps may target face, and seek shelter indoors or in car if possible, as wasps will eventually stop chasing when you are far enough. If you are stung, move away quickly as venom and alarm pheromone can attract more wasps.