Most people wisely give bees and wasps a wide berth whenever they see them. You will not encounter many of them during the early part of spring. However, they will be out in full force during late summer into the beginning of fall.
Most people wisely give bees and wasps a wide berth whenever they see them. You will not encounter many of them during the early part of spring. However,
they will be out in full force during late summer into the beginning of fall.
The pain caused by a bee or wasp sting is quite sharp, so you will know when you have been stung. The affected area will also turn red and likely swell up. Bees will leave their stinger embedded in your skin, so you will need to pull it out.
Wasps do not leave their stinger behind, so you do not need to worry about doing that if stung by one. However, this also means they are capable of stinging you multiple times, so you would definitely need to get out of the area as soon as possible.
Some people are allergic to insect venom. They may develop a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylactic shock. This causes breathing difficulty, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hives, and convulsions. If left untreated, it can easily be fatal.
Whether you are allergic to their venom or not, you will want to beware of both bees and wasps. Usually, they will leave you alone as long as you leave them alone. Sometimes though, they will be attracted to you for some reason.
One of the most common reasons is because you are eating or drinking something they want. As summer progresses into fall, their food source becomes scarce. So, they will look for sweets in the form of drinks and food. Therefore, you will need to keep them covered whenever you are eating outside.
You should also make sure the lid on your garbage can is sealed tightly. Bees and wasps may also be attracted to you because of the way you smell. It is best for you to not wear any perfume while outside, since they may come looking for you.
The type of clothes you are wearing will also be a factor. Bees and wasps are attracted to bright colors. If you know you will be outside for a long period of time, you may not want to wear brightly colored clothing.
As long as you stay out of their territory, bees and wasps usually will not bother you. Whatever you do, never approach their hive or nesting site. Their quite defensive when an intruder approaches their home and you may get swarmed if you do. If one is bothersome to you, you may want to call a professional to come handle the problem.
