A bee sting is usually harmless; however in people who are – knowingly or unknowingly – allergic to insects it could prove ...

With temperatures soaring over the past few weeks, many of us have been spending more time outdoors, making the most of the warm weather. But while barbecues and picnics are summer highlights, all ...

Remove constricting clothing and any jewelry in case of swelling. If the person has a bee sting emergency kit, give them an epinephrine injection. If they show symptoms of shock, ...

With summer here, more spiders and bees are coming. Read to learn about the pain of spider bites and bee stings, and which ...

Being outside in spring and summer is terrific, but it does come with the risk of bee and wasp stings. It is important to ...

A bee sting punctures the skin with a barbed stinger and pumps venom in from a venom sac, causing a sharp, burning pain at the sting site, accompanied by a raised welt and subsequent swelling. Remove ...

A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading ...

Killer bees are expanding to other states, but they're commonly found in Louisiana. What to do if you're chased and stung by ...

A bee sting typically injects about 50 to 140 micrograms of venom per sting. The venom causes sharp, burning pain at the site of injection. The sting causes swelling, redness, and continuing pain ...