Why Do Bees Sting?
The adage about a solitary bee rarely stinging a human being if it is left alone remains true.(1) Away from the hive, a honeybee worker, for example, will rarely look to [Read More...]
Bee Stings
What Are the Symptoms of a Bee Sting?
Bee stings are a nuisance that most everyone will experience at least once in their lives. In most cases, a bee sting will be immediately followed by some form of pain and [Read More...]
Bee Sting Reactions
Although there are literally thousands of insect species in North America, the bee is most likely to cause medical problems. Reactions to a bee sting can range from minor [Read More...]
How to Treat a Bee Sting
A bee sting is usually just a painful annoyance, but for some, it is life threatening. Treatment will depend, first, on whether or not you are allergic to bee and related [Read More...]
Do Bees Die After They Sting?
ANSWER: Only female, non-reproducing honeybees die after they sting. Only female, non-reproducing honey bees die after they sting.(1) That’s because their sting [Read More...]
Do Bee Stings Itch?
ANSWER: Bee stings DO itch but it’s not a primary symptom. Unlike mosquito or spider bites, the sensation experienced by most people upon being stung by a wasp or bee [Read More...]
Do Bumble Bees Sting?
ANSWER: Bumblebees do sting, but they very rarely do so. To wit, one British specialist who has spent years studying the bumblebee species notes to their astonishment [Read More...]
Do All Bees Sting?
ANSWER: Only female bees sting. Male bees do not even have stingers! Not all types of bees sting humans. The category of bees known as “solitary,” which [Read More...]
What to Put on a Bee Sting
For the thousands of people that are stung in the US every year, knowing what to put on the bee sting can help you become more comfortable quicker. For 97% of the [Read More...]
Bee Sting Infection
Bee stings can cause pain, discomfort, redness, and swelling. Most bee stings are insignificant, and they do not usually require a doctor’s care. While many stings [Read More...]