How Often Do Solitary Wasps And Bees That Are Considered Urban Pests Sting Humans?
Insects in the order Hymenoptera include more than 150,000 documented species of ants, wasps, and bees that can be found in various parts of the world. Many Hymenoptera insects are considered medically significant due to their ability to inflict venomous stings to...
What Is The Likelihood Of Sustaining A Yellow Jacket Attack After Accidentally Disturbing A Nest?
Since 2020 has become the year of the so called “murder hornet,” homeowners throughout the country have been extra mindful of the airborne insects buzzing around their homes. Before this species was spotted in Washington last December, it was commonly known as the...
Why Do Public Health Authorities Consider Stinging Insects To Be A Public Health Threat If Envenomation Fatalities Rarely Occur
With the exception of certain caterpillars, all insects that are capable of inflicting venomous stings to humans belong to the order Hymenoptera. This order is composed of an estimated 150,000 species of ants, bees and wasps, and only a very small minority of these...