What North American insects usually sting people?
Insects have been around for a long time, and some of them can cause life-threatening problems for people who are allergic to them. The class of insects that usually sting are called Hymenoptera, and it includes bees and ants. There are five members of that class that cause problems: the honeybee, the yellow jacket, the wasp, the hornet and fire ants, which don’t fly. How common are allergic reactions to insect stings? The problem with stinging insects is they hurt when they sting, but for a small number of people in the country they can be deadly. Anaphylaxis is the most severe allergic reaction, and the worst case scenario it can lead to death. There are over 50 deaths a year from insect stings in this country, and the number’s probably higher, but it’s not reported as an insect death. What are the various stinging styles of these insects? The honeybee is more of a problem out on the West Coast. Honeybees usually won’t bother you if you don’t bother them. The way people get stung is
