Tag: Bees

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 don’t need to …

Its Hive Is Threatened When something or someone ventures close to the treasured, honey-filled hive, bee sting attacks become a much more likely event. Watch for bees flying in …

For the thousands of people stung in the US every year, knowing what to put on a bee sting can help you become more comfortable quicker. For 97% of …

How to Treat a Bee Sting Knowing how to treat a bee sting can help to alleviate discomfort quickly. As long as you aren’t allergic to the sting of …

Although there are literally thousands of insect species in North America, the bee is most likely to cause medical problems. Bee sting reactions can range from minor pain and …

Do Bees Die After They Sting? Only female non-producing honeybees die after they sting.  This is because they are equipped with a barbed stinger that gets stuck in its …

The old saying about a solitary bee rarely stinging a human being if left alone remains true.  A honeybee worker, for example, away from the hive, will rarely look …

Do All Bees Sting? All bees do not sting. The male bees of the more than 20,000 ((USGS – How many species of native bees are in the US)) …

Do Bee Stings Itch? 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 …

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 …

Do Bumblebees Sting? Bumblebees can and do sting. Though not as aggressive as yellow jackets, a bumblebee will sting in defense of a perceived threat. Do All Bumble Bees …