Remove A Stinger

Ouch! Hornet stings can really hurt! If you or someone you know gets stung by a hornet, treating the site of the sting immediately is crucial to alleviate pain. Luckily, treating a hornet sting is not difficult to do. more »

Even without an allergy, enough bee stings can kill a grown man. Though the threat of death is usually minimal in a bee swarm situation, it's still worth avoiding, namely because being stung is bad for both you and the bees. In fact, bees aren't natural aggressors, but they aren't very smart either, so should you find yourself in a... more »

Yellow jackets are actually from the wasp family, not the bee family. They are yellow and black and skinnier than bees. Yellow jackets are also not capable of carrying pollen, so they don't make any honey. As far as the food chain goes, the yellow jacket is responsible for eating other pesky insects. There are two types of yellow... more »

As bothersome as they are to most, bee stings can be much more than a nuisance to those with severe allergies. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that each year between 40 and 50 people die from anaphylactic shock resulting from severe allergic reactions to bee stings. more »

Bee stings are very annoying and painful. In some cases, if proper measures aren't taken, they can be deadly. Most people will experience a bee sting at some point in life, so it is important to know how to remove the stinger. It is also important to seek further treatment if necessary. Using a few basic steps will help you get... more »