Each state has their own rules and laws. I think the bigger problem is that the majority of states are run by republican legislatures so even if democrat run states went tit for tat with each map change the repugnants would have an advantage.

The ratchet effect at work.

This is my exact take too. Opening the floodgates for ultra gerrymandered maps.

Don’t forget the 6th

I have had the same experience too in the US. Yellowjacket wasps are the absolute worst while hornets are chill unless you get really close to their nest.