Title: Bee Swarms & Pest Control for Bees - First Aid & Health Effects from Bee Stings
Headings: Bees & Pest Control for Bee Swarms

Content: Additional work may be required to eliminate the honey and honey combs that may be present and attract other pests once the bees are removed or eliminated. Bee Stings • Health Issues • Advice from Mayo Clinic below
Bee stings can produce different reactions • ranging from temporary pain and discomfort to a severe allergic reaction • having one type of reaction doesn't mean you'll always have the same reaction every time you're stung. Minor reaction • most of the time, signs and symptoms of a bee sting are minor and include • instant, sharp burning pain at the sting site • a red welt at the sting area • a small, white spot where the stinger punctured the skin • slight swelling around sting area
Please note • in most people, swelling and pain go away within a few hours. Large local reaction • About 10% of people who get stung by a bee or other insect have a bit stronger reaction (large local reaction), with symptoms such as • extreme redness • swelling at the site of the sting that gradually enlarges over the next day or two
Large local reactions tend to resolve over 5 to 10 days • having a large local reaction doesn't mean you'll have a severe allergic reaction the next time you're stung • but some people develop similar large local reactions each time they're stung • if this happens to you, talk to your doctor about treatment and prevention. Severe allergic reaction ie anaphylaxis • a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to bee stings is potentially life-threatening and requires emergency treatment • about 3 percent of people who are stung by a bee or other insect quickly develop anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include • skin reactions in parts of the body other than the sting area, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin whic is almost always present with anaphylaxis • difficulty breathing • swelling of the throat and tongue • a weak and rapid pulse • nausea, vomiting or diarrhea • dizziness or fainting • loss of consciousness
People who have a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting have a 30 to 60 percent chance of anaphylaxis the next time they're stung • talk to your doctor or an allergy specialist about prevention measures such as immunotherapy to avoid a similar reaction in case you get stung again. Multiple bee stings • generally, insects such as bees and wasps aren't aggressive and only sting in self-defense • in most cases, this results in one or perhaps a few stings • however, in some cases a person will disrupt a hive or swarm of bees and get stung multiple times • some types of bees eg Africanized honeybees, are more likely than are other bees to swarm, stinging in a group. If you get stung more than a dozen times • the accumulation of venom may induce a toxic reaction and make you feel quite sick • signs and symptoms include nausea • vomiting • diarrhea • headache • vertigo • feeling faint or fainting • ccnvulsions • fever
Multiple stings can be a medical emergency in children, older adults, and people who have heart or breathing problems. When to see a doctor • in most cases, bee stings don't require a visit to your doctor • in more severe cases seek medical attention immediately. Call 911 or other emergency services if you're having a serious reaction to a bee sting that suggests anaphylaxis, even if it's just one or two signs or symptoms • if you were prescribed an emergency epinephrine autoinjector EpiPen or Twinject, use it right away as your doctor directed.