Types of bees and wasps and what to do if they sting you
If you live in Northern California you have likely stepped on a bee or been stung by a bee or wasp once in your lifetime. Adults are typically in mild pain and can handle a sting but when it happens to a child it is not only heartbreaking but a little worrisome. The reason being, many northern california kids suffer from bee allergies. According to UC IMP, (University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources) one to two people out of 1,000—is allergic or hypersensitive to bee or wasp stings. Being a resource for your family is important to us so we have compiled information for you on common types of bees and wasps, and treatment for their stings.
Most Common Bees and Wasps
– The Yellowjacket wasp feeds on house flies, caterpillars and other small insects. Depending on the type of yellowjacket, these pests will nest in trees, or around the overhang of your roof, or under your home or business. They can use their stinger multiple times and their sting can be quite painful causing swelling. Gardeners.com has a great article about Yellowjackets HERE.
– Honey Bee’s are the friendliest of the bee family. They will sting if they feel threatened but are generally not aggressive.They are the ones we want around to help pollinate our gardens. The agriculture industry really depends on the honeybee for pollination. Honey Bee’s are appropriately named for their ability to secrete honey from their glands. For more info on the Honey Bee, BackyardBeekeepers.com is a good resource.
Bumble Bee –
These are the larger of the bee family and have visible hair on their body. These bees are made to pollinate and are typically found near flower gardens filling their bodies with pollen for their trip back to the nest. Like the honey Bee these bees will sting but only if they feel threatened.
How to treat a Bee Sting
First, if you think you are having an allergic reaction to a bee and wasp sting and are experiencing major swelling or trouble breathing we encourage you to seek professional medical attention. If you are not allergic to bees or wasps, then we have listed some simple steps below to treat your injury.
- Gently remove the stinger
- Apply a bag of ice
- Use Calamine Lotion for itching
- Take over the counter pain medication as needed
Pretty simple steps to treat your bee and wasp stings. Being stung is certainly not fun but you will recover quickly. Remember that Honey Bees and Bumble Bees are useful pests and are not out to hurt you. If you have a nest that needs removal or are concerned about a possible wasp infestation, give us a call. We are happy to help.
Bee and wasp stings and how to treat them Professional Pest Control Services in Tracy CA
Aina za nyuki na nyuki na nini cha kufanya ikiwa wanakuma Kama unaishi Kaskazini mwa California, labda umepiga nyuki au umenyongwa na nyuki au nyuki mara moja maishani mwako. Watu wazima kwa kawaida huwa na maumivu madogo na wanaweza kushughulikia kuumwa lakini wakati inatokea kwa mtoto sio tu ya kuvunja moyo lakini ya wasiwasi kidogo. Sababu ni kwamba, watoto wengi wa kaskazini mwa California wanateseka kutokana na mzio wa nyuki. Kulingana na UCIMP (College of Agriculture and Natural Resources), mtu mmoja hadi wawili kati ya watu 1,000 ni mzio au hypersensitive kwa nyuki au nyuki kuumwa. Kuwa na msaada wa familia yako ni muhimu kwetu, kwa hivyo tumekusanya habari kwa ajili yako juu ya aina za kawaida za nyuki na nyigu, na matibabu ya kuumwa kwao. Nyuki na Nyigu wa Kawaida <unk> Nyigu wa Yellowjacket hula nzi wa nyumbani, vipepeo na wadudu wengine wadogo. Kulingana na aina ya yellowjacket, wadudu hawa watafanya viota vyao kwenye miti, au karibu na paa lako, au chini ya nyumba yako au biashara. Wanaweza kutumia mdomo wao mara nyingi na mdomo wao waweza kuwa wenye kuumiza sana na kusababisha uvimbe. Gardeners.com ina makala kubwa kuhusu Yellowjackets hapa. Nyuki wa asali ni wenye urafiki zaidi kati ya nyuki. Wao huuma kama wanahisi kutishwa lakini kwa ujumla si wakali.Hawa ndio tunaotaka kuzunguka kusaidia kupeperusha bustani zetu. Sekta ya kilimo inategemea sana nyuki wa asali kwa ajili ya kuchacha. Nyuki wa asali wanaitwa hivyo kwa sababu ya uwezo wao wa kutoa asali kutoka kwenye tezi zao. Kwa habari zaidi juu ya nyuki wa asali, BackyardBeekeepers.com ni rasilimali nzuri. Nyuki wa aina ya Bumble Bee <unk> Wao ni wakubwa zaidi katika familia ya nyuki na wana nywele zinazoonekana mwilini mwao. Nyuki hao hujaza kwa njia ya kupaka chavua na kwa kawaida hupatikana karibu na bustani za maua wakijaza miili yao kwa chavua kwa ajili ya safari yao ya kurudi kwenye kiota. Kama nyuki wa asali nyuki hawa watauma lakini tu ikiwa watahisi kutishwa. Kama una athari za mzio kwa nyuki au nyigu, na una matatizo makubwa ya kupumua, tunakutia moyo utafute matibabu ya kitaalamu. Ikiwa wewe si mzio wa nyuki au nyigu, basi tumeorodhesha hatua chache rahisi hapa chini kutibu jeraha lako. - Kwa upole kuondoa stinger - Tumia mfuko wa barafu - Tumia Calamine Lotion kwa kukwaruza - Kuchukua dawa za maumivu za kukabiliana na mahitaji Hatua rahisi sana kutibu nyuki na nyigu wako. Bila shaka, si jambo la kupendeza kuumwa, lakini utapona upesi. Kumbuka kwamba nyuki na nyuki wadogo ni wadudu wenye manufaa na hawataki kukudhuru. Ikiwa una kiota kinachohitaji kuondolewa au una wasiwasi kuhusu uwezekano wa kuambukizwa na nyigu, tupigie simu. Tunafurahi kukusaidia. Jinsi ya kuua nyuki na nyigu na jinsi ya kuwakinga - Msaada wa Ulinzi wa Wanyama wa Kuua Nyuki katika Tracy, CA