9/7/2023 0 Comments Black bee bite![]() The bee will not survive the rupture of the stinger and will therefore only be able to sting you once. The stinger is barbed which means the stinger becomes lodged into your skin and rips from the bee’s body when she flies off. When a honeybee stings you, the stinger will be pushed into your skin. Because of this, beekeepers need to wash their clothes regularly, to avoid having too much of a smell and get the bees alarmed. ![]() This «alarm pheromone» attracts other honey-bees to act defensive as well. If you do get stung by a bee, the bee will release a particular sense or so-called pheromone. Logically, a honey bee will think twice before it actually attacks. In contrast to other insects like wasps or hornets, a honey bee will die when it stings. Therefore, keep your distance from the entrance of a bee hive. If you come across an angry bee, it probably feels that you are a threat to the colony. ![]() Why does a honey bee sting?īees instinctively will do everything to defend their hive. They lack the hairy body of bees, which makes them more smooth and shiny. Wasps (right image) are a bit more narrow-waisted compared to bees and have a bright yellow and black color pattern. Honey bees (left image) have a golden and black color pattern and their bodies are covered with little hairs, which help them collecting pollen. One can be allergic for either bees or wasps, or both. Although the chemical composition of bee and wasp stings differ, their effects are similar. Wasps on the other hand love to join your picknick and are considered to be more aggressive. Bees are generally not interested in snacking from our food or beverages, instead they are looking for suitable plants to collect nectar and pollen. ![]() Bees and WaspsĪn insect sting is often believed to be a bee sting, however a bee is actually less likely to sting you compared to other insects such as wasps. In this article we will show how to minimize the harm done. For people with an insect allergy however, a sting is very dangerous and can trigger a so-called anaphylactic shock. Usually, a sting is painful but is otherwise relatively harmless. The effect of a bee sting depends on how the stinger is removed and the wound is treated afterwards. Honey bees are usually well-tempered, however when you get too close to the entrance of a hive or when you accidently step on a bee, a sting might occur. ![]()
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