How To Avoid From Being Stung By Bees And Wasps And Its Connection With Allergic Reactions And Asthma
Bumble bees are not aggressive either, but they will stink if they are trodden on. So it you have an allergy to bee stings, do not walk around barefoot in the grass. When a bee stings you, it leaves its sting, with the venom sac attached, in its victim. Because it takes a few minutes for all venom to seep in, you should pull the sting out as fast as you can. Be careful how you remove the sting, though. If you just try to grab it, you are likely to squeeze in more venom. The best way is to flick it out with a fingernail or knife blade. How about wasp stings? Wasps are extremely bad tempered insects, particularly in late summer and autumn. Their sting does not pull away from their body and they can sting again and again. Kitchen bins, rubbish bins and rotting fruit are all fair game for the hungry wasp. So if you are picking fruit, be especially careful. You can still find wasps in late autumn and early winter. They are sleepy and less active, but just as dangerous. How to avoid being stung? If you are allergic to insect stings, take these basic precautions: - avoid wearing bright clothing, flowery prints or black as these seem to attract bees and other insects. - wear shoes outside - do not use strong perfumes in summer and be careful with suntan lotions, hair gels and cosmetics, which can also contain perfume - cover up your arms and legs if you can - use an insect repellent if you are outside for some time, particularly if you are on your own - food attracts insects, so keep it covered and keep bins covered. - wasps slip into food and drinks when you are not looking, so always look at what you are eating and never drink out of a can or bottle - do not try to swat an insect if it flies near you, just move slowly away - if an insect lands on you, do not panic. It will usually fly away after a few seconds.
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