How to Avoid Bee Stings

Bee stings are a miserable and painful experience for anyone, and can possibly be life threatening for those who are allergic. People who weren't previously allergic to bee stings can become allergic as they grow older, and multiple stings can increase the risk. Follow some simple precautions to avoid getting stung by a bee.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• shoes
• bug repellent

1. Avoid wearing brightly colored clothing and patterns. Bees are attracted to color.

2. Resist using fragranced body and hair products. Bees are attracted to floral scents.

3. Always wear shoes to prevent being stung on the foot by stepping on a bee. The more foot coverage, the better to prevent being stung through openings in the shoe.

4. Avoid areas where there are a lot of flowers or wood, such as decks and picnic tables.

5. 
   prevent bee stings

   If you have a lot of wood around your home, consider treating with a bee deterrent.

6. Wear a hat. Bees have the instinct to be on guard around hair to protect their hives from animals who want to steal their honey.

[static404]

on 8/31/2009 Great tips for avoiding bee stings. Keep up the good work.

[turtledove]

on 8/26/2009 One more thing - If a bee does land on you, don't move around or swat at it. When it realizes you're not a flower, it'll fly away. 5*

[jrofosho1]

on 7/26/2009 Extremely helpful 5*

[tracysmith159]

on 7/9/2009 Aviod bees is very important for many people. I didn't know wear a hat could help againt bee stings. Thanks for sharing. Left a recommendation as well.

[karileighk]

on 7/9/2009 I had no idea that bees liked color!