Title: Bee Stings, BeeSpotter, University of Illinois
Headings: Bee Stings
Bee Stings
Bee Stings
Why and How do Bees Sting?
Video of a Bee Sting
Why Do Bee Stings Hurt?
How to Prevent Stings
Although attacks are rare, certain precautions should be taken around a bee hive:
If you are attacked by multiple bees:
Bee Sting Treatment
Sting Allergies
Apitherapy
References and Further Reading

Content: If a headache develops, or  you experience nausea, vomiting, swelling of the throat, difficulty  breathing, cramps, or drowsiness, seek medical attention. Bee spotter John Dahlstedt brought to our attention a commercially available product called The Extractor ,  which uses a suction device to extract venom from bee stings. The product works like a charm according to John, who wrote, "I have personally used it on yellow jacket stings several  times and always the pain was completely gone after 3-5 minutes of use. I have volunteered the use of this to many others that have been stung and it had the same positive effect on them. If there is a stinger present, it of course should be removed first." We do not wish to condone one product over others, merely to convey useful information based on personal experiences. If you have had good experiences with other bee sting treatments, please let us know ! Gallery of photos demonstrating The Extractor
Sting Allergies
Most people have mild reactions to bee stings but a small percentage of the population is  hyper-sensitive and can have a severe allergic reaction called anaphylactic shock . This reaction can be life-threatening and should be treated as quickly as possible. An allergic  reaction to a bee sting often begins with a dry cough, eye irritation, or hives, and progr