A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading ...

A bee sting is usually harmless; however in people who are – knowingly or unknowingly – allergic to insects it could prove ...

Africanized honey bees, often called "killer bees," are now in 13 states, including Mississippi. Know where to find them, how ...

When a bee stings, it injects venom, which contains a complex mixture of proteins and enzymes. These include melittin, phospholipase A2, and hyaluronidase, each playing a role in causing pain ...

Researchers have long focused on the STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes) pathway as a way to harness the immune system's ...

With summer here, more spiders and bees are coming. Read to learn about the pain of spider bites and bee stings, and which ...

"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when ...

As the growing your own food movement gains momentum, many people are considering keeping bees in their backyard. People who are entertaining this idea have questions about starting this endeavor. One ...

Being outside in spring and summer is terrific, but it does come with the risk of bee and wasp stings. It is important to ...

Bee sting welts typically disappear after a few days without treatment, ... Do not squeeze the stinger by hand or with tweezers. Wash the skin afterward. Honey bees can only sting once, ...

Bee and wasp stings are common during spring and summer, and while most cause mild symptoms, severe allergic reactions such ...

Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be life-threatening. Dr. Rosalind Hudson and Dr ...