When a wasp stings, it injects venom into the skin, causing pain, redness, and swelling. Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times because their stingers are smooth and do not detach.

Moreover, wasp stings are painful and irritating, and may even be dangerous if you have an allergic reaction. Here's what you should know about wasp stings, how to treat them effectively ...

A fear of insects - entomophobia -is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, stings really can be a matter of life or death. One wasp in particular makes even the biggest, hairiest ...

Some say fake wasp nests are the secret to a sting-free summer. Others say it’s all buzz. Here’s what actually happens when ...

These Arizona animals can harm or even kill a person with bites or stings. What to know about bark scorpions, black widows, ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD You can typically treat bug bites and stings at home with anti-itch creams and ...

What about the stings of bees or wasps? They’re not aimed at tapping our blood, but at protecting themselves and/or their colonies. “They inject venom into our skin, their goal being that we ...

Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place. Entomologist Justin Schmidt recorded his own experience of venomous stings, to rate and describe the ...

A long, dry summer has led to “extremely high” numbers of wasps around the country – and Kiwis are being warned not to attack ...

From the excruciating sting of the tarantula hawk wasp to the potentially lethal bite of the Western Diamondback rattlesnake, Arizona is home to a range of critters, ranging from insects to ...