Wasp stings can be painful, irritating, and serious if you're allergic, but in most cases, you can treat them at home with over-the-counter remedies.

Late summer and early fall are when bees and wasps are most active, and most likely to sting. For most people, a sting is a painful annoyance. But for an estimated two million Americans, a sting can ...

Walking barefoot, waving your hands while talking, sipping soda - you might not notice the bee or wasp nearby until you get stung. Ow. The venom these creatures inject into your skin not only hurts a ...

Wasp stings are no joking matter. This time of year, stinging insects are fierce. You might come across a yellow jacket hive or hornet nest nest anywhere in your yard, beneath your deck, or inside ...

Being outside in spring and summer is terrific, but it does come with the risk of bee and wasp stings. It is important to know how to treat stings, what to watch for, and even better, steps you can ...

Insect repellents, such as those with DEET, can help you prevent bug bites and stings. Common bug bites and stings often cause itchy, red bumps on your skin. Simple home remedies, such as creams and ...

You could be enjoying an ice cream cone, and then "bam" a bee sting ruins your whole vibe. Here's what to do. Whenever I have the chance to enjoy a summer ice cream cone, it seems like a honey bee is ...

As high temperatures persist across parts of California, you may have noticed an uptick of stinging insects zipping around your property. Wasp season is typically between March and November but the ...

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County woman says an afternoon in the garden ended with a close call that sent her to the hospital. Robyn Fly says she did not know she was allergic to wasps until ...

aren’t the only critters with poison potential. Insects also evolved to use venom as a weapon for warding off attackers or immobilizing prey. But instead of using their fangs as a delivery device, ...