Don’t kill wasps even if they ruin your picnic – they’re just as important as bees, scientists warn. Wasps are being wiped out as quickly as bees – and their disappearance will be just as disastrous, according to new research. … ‘But human-wasp interactions are often unpleasant as they ruinRead More →
Insect Sting Allergy Symptoms Pain. Redness. Swelling (in area of sting and sometimes beyond) Flushing. Hives. Itching. Anaphylaxis (less common), a potentially life-threatening reaction that may impair breathing and can cause the body to go into shock. What happens after a wasp sting? But after the initial sting, they mostlyRead More →
In fact, this species can deliver a “sting” because the short, sturdy structure is not retractible and can be pushed into flesh by an irritated insect. It does not inject venom like a wasp or bee, though. At about an inch long, the short-tailed ichneumons can also bite, so theyRead More →
People who have large local reactions may be allergic to wasp stings, but they don’t experience life-threatening symptoms, such as anaphylactic shock. Large local reactions to wasp stings include extreme redness and swelling that increases for two or three days after the sting. Nausea and vomiting can also occur. DoRead More →