Is anaphylaxis the only serious consequence from insect stings?
The venom of all bees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and fire ants is a potent poison. The combined venom from twenty-five to one hundred stings received simultaneously may be lethal depending upon the age, size, and general health of the victim. Killer bees are noted not for having more potent venom but for their aggressive behavior and their tendency to swarm and sting victims many times after seemingly minor provocation.
