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#BUMBLE BEE STINGER HOW TO#
#BUMBLE BEE STINGER UPDATE#

Honeybees do have a barbed stinger, meaning they can only sting once. This means that the worker and queen can withdraw their stinger and are able to sting again. The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs. The response to a bumblebee sting can differ per incident, and per person. Occasionally (in approximately 1% of cases), an allergic reaction against the injected venom can develop. In humans, this generates a short severe pain that then eventually fades away. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into the body through the stinger. Further, the stinger is mainly used as a weapon for defense. Drones, which are the male bumblebees, cannot sting. This is also true with honeybees and wasps. Only bumblebee workers, which are the female bumblebees, and queens have stingers. In general, bumblebees are larger than honeybees and hairier than wasps. There are various subspecies with differing appearances, including different colors and patterns. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops. In most cases, the bumblebee will then leave you alone.Bumblebees are found naturally in many countries.

When the bumblebee comes to you, treat the bumblebee calmly.

If you handle a bumblebee box roughly, for example by picking it up violently or by bumping into it, you can make the bumblebees aggressive, making them sting sooner.

Only touch bumblebee boxes when it is necessary and do so as carefully as possible.

Please note that bumblebees can stick through thin materials.

Wearing protective clothing reduces the risk of bumblebee stings.

It is better not to wear (light) blue clothing in the greenhouse to reduce the risk of bumblebee stings.

Colours have also an effect on bumblebees, especially the colour (light) blue.

Therefore, wherever possible, avoid dispersing odours in any way. These include smells such as perspiration, perfume, aftershave and alcohol.

Bumblebees are sensitive to odours and can react aggressively to them.

That is why we give you a number of tips to prevent bumblebee stings. In this case, call an ambulance immediately and follow the instructions of the helpline. If a person gets stung multiple times within a short period of time, reactions can occur in the nervous system and/or the bloodstream. In the case of an allergic reaction of grades 3 and 4, always call an ambulance immediately and follow the instructions of the helpline. When the complaints continue, or when you don’t trust the situation, call an ambulance. In case of an allergic reaction of grade 1 and 2, call the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Degree 4: grade 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 + heart palpitations, relapses and anaphylactic shock (with dizziness, excessive sweating and cold chills).

Degree 3: grade 1 and/or 2 + respiratory problems and/or suffocation.

Degree 2: degree 1 + bowel problems (such as vomiting and diarrhoea).

Degree 1: itching, redness and swelling all over the body.

Allergic reactions occur in four gradations, increasing in intensity: This happens within a few seconds to half an hour after being stung. Therefore, in this case, you should go directly to the hospital.Ībout 1% of the people get an allergic reaction after a bumblebee sting.

If the bumblebee has stung in a sensitive area, for example around the eyes, it is best to take anti-inflammatory medication (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) as soon as possible.īumblebee stings in the mouth or pharynx can block the airway. Cooling and lubrication with itch relieving ointment reduces the symptoms. In principle, medical treatment is not required for this reaction. This can last for hours or even days and the spot can expand a bit. This can occur shortly after the sting, but often it happens after a few hours. Please note: if you do not trust the situation, always call a doctor!Ī bumblebee sting causes swelling around the spot and causes redness and itching. Each reaction requires a different treatment. When someone is stung, different reactions can occur.

#BUMBLE BEE STINGER HOW TO#

It is therefore important to know how to treat a bumblebee sting. In most cases this only causes a lot of pain, but in some cases it can lead to an allergic reaction. Although bumblebees rarely sting, it can still happen that you are stung.

#BUMBLE BEE STINGER UPDATE#

Written by Kevin van Kester | Last update 01-09-2019īumblebees are used as natural pollinators in greenhouses.