Bumblebees, by their nature, are very beautiful insects, and when you see this “fluffy ball” you just want to touch it. They are hard workers and pollinate plants, not paying any attention to people. But there are cases, due to sudden movements or inattention, as a result of which the worker’s peace is disturbed when a bumblebee bites. This behavior is typical only for females of this insect species. Despite similar features to the honey bee, bumblebees do not die after being bitten, because they have smooth and even stings that do not remain in the skin. What to expect from a bite and what to do to avoid it unpleasant consequences. This is the question that interests everyone who is faced with a similar problem.
The reaction to a bite can be completely different:
If there is a sting left under the skin, it must be removed. To do this, it is best to use disinfected tweezers. You should not squeeze out the sting, as this may lead to the development of an infection. The affected area should be generously wiped with hydrogen peroxide, medical alcohol or concentrated vinegar. For greater effect, it is best to apply a compress. At the same time, it is recommended to apply a cold compress to the bite. This helps relieve swelling and pain, and at the same time stops the process of poison absorption. You can draw out the poison by applying moistened refined sugar after the procedures.
For people with allergies, it is recommended to take an antihistamine and, of course, drink plenty of fluids. Hot tea with sugar is best for these purposes. If the above measures do not have the desired effect, a visit to the doctor is simply necessary. In addition, you must contact a medical institution:
If observed allergic reaction Levels 3 or 4, then first you need to inject adrenaline intramuscularly to constrict blood vessels, stimulate the heart and facilitate breathing. A toxic reaction is also a reason to seek help from a medical facility.
Attacks by stinging insects are in most cases painful, sometimes ending in disaster for humans. A bumblebee sting poses a danger of developing an acute allergic reaction. The substance injected through the sting has a toxic effect, so it is recommended to avoid contact with insects, and in case of a sting, undergo an examination by a specialist.
They belong to the family of wild true bees and are hymenopteran insects. They differ from other varieties in that the female’s hind tibia are shiny on top and slightly depressed. Long hairs growing along the edges of the paws form a kind of nectar basket. The ventral sclerotized part is not flattened at the edges, and the abdomen itself is without a fold. In this place, instead of a stinger, the male has highly chitinized dark-colored generative organs.
On a note! The sting of the purple carpenter bumblebee is very painful and may be accompanied by severe allergies, intoxication, central nervous system damage, and breathing problems.
The uterus and female workers have a protective organ, protecting the home from various dangers. In males, generative organs are located in this place. The stinging organ is externally different from that of a bee; it lacks serrations and protrusions. For this reason, after a bite, the bumblebee does not leave a sting and can repeat the blow. Adults not only defend themselves, but also attack first if they see a threat to themselves or the family nest.
The bite is painful and causes severe discomfort. In a single case, unpleasant consequences are rare and occur with a tendency to allergies. Symptoms intensify with repeated stings. At the same time, a bumblebee bite is dangerous due to a more pronounced human reaction to the poison. It is difficult for the body to cope with multiple attacks, since a high concentration of a toxic substance causes disruption of the central nervous system and cardiovascular system.
If you are hit by a stinger in the neck, head, especially the tongue or eye, you must consult a doctor, since serious consequences can occur if you are individually intolerant to the poisonous secretion. Pregnant women and children are more vulnerable to attacks. You should especially beware of the bite of the carpenter bumblebee. The toxic substances of its poison act more pronouncedly, causing depression nervous system. A stinger strike to the neck or head can be fatal.
The insect is considered the most peaceful compared to bees, hornets and wasps. It attacks humans and animals only for the purpose of self-defense. The main distinguishing feature of a bumblebee bite is that there is no sting in the wound. After it stings, the insect does not die; it can repeat the attack if you try to catch or kill it. You can’t touch it, otherwise your relatives will fly to your aid, and multiple injections of poison pose a serious health hazard.
Immediately after the attack, the person feels acute pain, after some time it is joined by itching and burning. You should not scratch or press on the affected area if you are bitten by a bumblebee, this will cause the poison to spread to adjacent tissues and increase the discomfort. The pain is more pronounced if the insect stings the eye or lip.
What does a bumblebee bite look like:
When a bumblebee bites, there should be no other symptoms other than a local reaction. On day 2, the affected skin surface may increase. Swelling and discomfort are observed for 1-5 days, if the eyelid or area around the eye is affected - up to 8 days. It takes a long time when an insect stings your head.
An allergy rarely develops to a primary bumblebee bite; it is more typical for repeated incidents. The reaction appears within 30 minutes, sometimes delayed for a couple of days. Symptoms include swelling and itching of the entire body, rashes on the skin, difficulty breathing, and rapid heartbeat. The toxic effect of bumblebee venom causes nausea, vomiting, loose stools, dizziness, chills, and fever.
Multiple bumblebee bites and a severe allergic reaction are dangerous due to the appearance of convulsions, impairment or loss of consciousness, and decreased blood pressure, development of Quincke's edema, bronchospasm, anaphylactic shock. In this case, you should immediately call an ambulance, because such conditions can be fatal.
Usually the unpleasant sensations pass fairly quickly. Multiple bites, which can cause complications and serious consequences from a bumblebee bite, should be from 10 for an adult, and from 5 for a child at the same time. In this case, the amount of poison is several times greater, toxic poisoning will be noticeable, and the risk of allergies increases.
Complications after a bumblebee bite can occur in:
On a note! Repeated insect bites are more dangerous because after the first one, the human body has developed antibodies, which can lead to an allergic reaction.
It is important to know what to do at home to avoid unwanted consequences. It is necessary to inspect the affected area; if it was a bumblebee that bit, there should be no sting in the wound. Treat the puncture site with hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, miramistin or a weak solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. To stop the spread of poisonous secretions, apply ice or soaked in cold water handkerchief for 10-15 minutes.
Some of the poison will be absorbed by a wet piece of refined sugar. Proper first aid for a bumblebee bite will relieve possible complications. For several hours after the incident, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the victim. Bed rest and plenty of drinking are recommended - water, tea, decoction, fruit juice, compote.
In most cases, unpleasant symptoms go away on their own within a few days. Doctor's examination and drug treatment not required. If you are prone to allergic reactions, you should take an antihistamine. In case of multiple bites, it is recommended to additionally take any available home medicine cabinet adsorbent – activated carbon, enterosgel, smecta, polysorb, lacto-filtrum.
Application of antimicrobial ointment levomekol will help prevent the inflammatory process. The rest of the therapy is symptomatic. If the temperature rises to 38.5°C or higher, you should take an antipyretic drug - Nurofen, Paracetamol, Ibuklin. Intoxication will be reduced by drinking plenty of fluids, and for headaches, take any available analgesic.
If the reaction is severe, before the ambulance arrives, the victim should be helped to lie on his back, placing a small cushion of a towel or clothing under his ankles, raise his legs, loosen the collar if necessary, and unfasten the belt. Turn your head to the side so that your tongue or vomit does not block your breathing if you lose consciousness. Cardiac arrest requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
It is necessary to inspect the things, perhaps the person has a card with him indicating the actions for allergies and the necessary medications. People who are registered with an allergist and are prone to severe allergic reactions have similar things. Dexamethasone and adrenaline are used to relieve an attack of anaphylactic shock. Medicines administered by intramuscular injection into the buttock, front of the thigh or back of the shoulder in a ratio of 1:0.5 ampoule.
After a bumblebee bite, a threat to a person’s health or life appears immediately, after several hours, sometimes days. An absolute reason to seek medical help is multiple stings, an insect attack on the neck or head, or a severe allergic reaction. If signs of intoxication appear, consultation with a specialist is also recommended, since the condition may worsen sharply. Hospitalization is required for hoarse breathing, pain in the sternum, shortness of breath, and loss of consciousness.
After a bumblebee attack, severe acute pain appears. In most cases, a cold compress reduces it, then it is gradually replaced by itching and burning. If it doesn’t go away for a long time, you need to use pharmaceutical medications or traditional medicine prescriptions.
Help to numb the bite site:
Similar symptoms are characteristic of a local allergic reaction. To prevent deterioration of health due to allergies, it is recommended to take Dexamethasone, Zodak, Zyrtec, Erius, Tavegil. If discomfort concerns only the bite site, you need to anoint with Fenistil, Psilo-balm, Advantan, Akriderm, Hydrocortisone ointment. Pharmacy medications help both relieve swelling and reduce redness, inflammation, and rashes on the skin. If necessary, treatment can be supplemented with folk remedies based on natural raw materials.
To neutralize bumblebee secretions, you can apply a slice of fresh apple, tomato, garlic, lemon, potato or cucumber to the bite site. Shredded onion, apply dandelion, aloe, plantain or parsley leaves as a compress. Lotions with a decoction of tansy, chamomile, basil or calendula help reduce or completely remove unpleasant symptoms. Every 2-3 hours, the wound after a bite can be wiped with a piece of banana or a cube of frozen milk.
A blow from a bumblebee sting is especially dangerous for young children. The baby’s body is not yet able to resist toxic substances as well as an adult’s. Children are more prone to allergic reactions; to develop severe intoxication, they only need a smaller dose of toxic secretion.
If a bumblebee bites a pregnant woman, the consequences can be serious, including spontaneous miscarriage. The risk group consists of people allergic to honey. In any case, after a bumblebee bite, the child should be shown to a pediatrician, and the pregnant woman should go to an antenatal clinic.
On a note! The insect poses a serious danger only if there is individual intolerance and special sensitivity, but know necessary actions in case of possible complications it is necessary.
Following simple recommendations will help you avoid complications and unpleasant consequences:
An attack can be avoided if you do not touch, do not approach the insect and its home, and avoid them in every possible way. If a bumblebee lands on a person, you should not drive it away or touch it with your hands. It is not recommended to walk barefoot in places where ground bumblebees could make a home for themselves. Sharp, impetuous movements and a loud cry will cause the bumblebee to defend itself and sting. He is attracted to bright colored clothes, perfume compositions, and the smell of alcohol. In summer it is not advisable to eat outside. The insect loves sweets and can fly to the smell of fruits, ice cream, and carbonated drinks. Mosquito nets on windows and mesh curtains in doorways. When planning an outdoor holiday, it is recommended to take a first aid kit, making sure that you have antihistamines.
The reaction to a bumblebee bite can be varied and expressed with varying intensity. For many adults, a single sting does not pose a serious danger, but the first medical care the victim must be provided. Persons at risk should show Special attention signs of complications, consult a doctor if possible.
The bumblebee is one of the largest representatives of the Hymenoptera order. Fortunately, he is also the least aggressive. This insect does not pay attention to humans, preferring to “fly around” them. But there are also exceptions to the rules. That is why it is important to know what to do if you are bitten by a bumblebee, because its strong venom causes an extremely painful reaction.
Bumblebees are found in countries of the northern hemisphere. They are similar to bees in their body structure and feeding method. Of the differences - original device nests and special thermoregulation mechanisms that allow bumblebees to fly over territories at lower temperatures. A bumblebee can be easily distinguished from a bee by its larger and “hairier” body.
The social structure of a swarm has a clear hierarchy: queen, worker bumblebees, drones. The latter do not have stings. The queen does not leave the nest unless necessary, so only working females pose a danger. They use the stinging apparatus exclusively for the defense of the hive. Moreover, in order for a person (or another mammal) to provoke aggression, he needs to start breaking this hive or “penetrating” it in other ways. If you just stand nearby, the bumblebees will only “honk”, warning of their displeasure, and will calm down as soon as you move away.
A bumblebee bite can be the result of carelessness or a simple accident. It is unlikely that you will be able to find a bumblebee nest, but it is quite possible to sit on an insect without noticing it, or to grab it along with a flower you like. In this case, the bumblebee may sting in defense of its life.
Its sting has no serrations, and its supply of poison is large - it can sting several times in a row. The death of one individual will attract others who will rush to defense. If you are stung by a bumblebee, it is better to catch it by covering it with a glass or jar, and later, when it has calmed down, release it.
The sting of Hymenoptera is hollow, with a hole at the end through which poison is injected. Special glands are responsible for the production and storage of poison reserves. The muscles attached to them pump the poison into the sting like a pump. Even if the insect has left a sting in the wound, contractions will continue until supplies run out. In bumblebees, the sting is not serrated and is firmly attached to the abdomen; they do not die after the first sting, like bees. But the sting can come off. This usually happens if you try to kill the insect on yourself.
Bumblebee venom is a complex mixture of organic and inorganic components, including:
This connection was not considered in more detail. It is known that in general it is similar in composition to bee venom, but contains fewer components that cause a general toxic reaction. At the same time, there are more substances that cause a local reaction, and their concentration is higher. That is why a bumblebee bite causes intense pain, itching, redness and swelling, which spread to large plot bodies. Depending on the individual characteristics and the place where the toxin is introduced into the body, discomfort can last up to 5 days, and sometimes longer. In some cases, a general allergic reaction to the toxins may occur.
First of all, the bite site is inspected for the presence of a sting - while it remains, poison enters the wound. The sting is removed very carefully so as not to crush the poisonous glands. You can use tweezers, a needle or other suitable tools, but not with nails or fingers, so as not to cause additional infection.
All measures taken after a bite are aimed at minimizing its consequences. First of all, the damaged area is disinfected. For this purpose any antiseptics, alcohol tinctures or simply washed with soap and water.
You can try to “pull out” the poison that gets into the wound. Some people believe that this requires picking at the bite site. This should not be done under any circumstances - such manipulations do not contribute in any way to the extraction of poison, but they can aggravate the situation by introducing an additional infection. To remove poison that has not yet been absorbed, just apply a piece of sugar to the entry point.
The next stage is pain relief. It is optimal to apply a cold compress for several hours. Cold will reduce pain and slow down blood circulation, stopping the spread of poison. At the same time, the bitten person is given a warm drink - plenty of fluid will help the body quickly get rid of aggressive toxins. Alcohol has the opposite effect, slowing down natural defense mechanisms, overloading the liver and kidneys.
Itching is relieved with antihistamines. To relieve symptoms, they are recommended to be taken orally. A pressure bandage is applied to the damaged area, which is designed to reduce swelling and speed up recovery. A bumblebee bite to the head and neck area is more dangerous. In this case, swelling of the airways may additionally develop, which will require qualified medical intervention. Even if there is no difficulty breathing, the bite will be much more painful to bear.
The most vulnerable areas are the eyes, lips and tongue. In the first case, the bite can provoke a number of diseases. In addition, the usual first aid remedies, such as antihistamine ointments, are not used in the eye area. The damaged organ is washed with strong tea. This is the only help that can be provided at home; all further manipulations are carried out in a medical facility.
After a bite on the lips or tongue, extensive swelling develops, and the person stung experiences severe pain. In this case, additional measures are taken to relieve pain in the damaged area and relieve inflammation. Appropriate medications can be used. They can be partially replaced folk remedies: an aspirin (or validol) tablet crushed and diluted with water, applied to the swollen area. Baking soda diluted with water to a mushy state has the same effect. If the local reaction is very acute or signs of a general allergic reaction are observed, seek medical help.
The most common consequences of a bumblebee attack are local edema and swelling, which are accompanied by severe itching and hyperemia. Their treatment is possible at home.
In addition to the antihistamines mentioned above, you can use traditional methods:
If, within half an hour after the bite, additional symptoms develop, such as shortness of breath, high blood pressure and temperature, nausea, vomiting, this indicates a general allergic reaction. Its intensity depends on individual characteristics, the place of injection of the poison and its quantity. Blisters may appear, accompanied by severe itching, and urticaria. The victim is given antihistamines: suprastin, diphenhydramine or others. Select specific medicinal product the doctor will help.
A general allergic reaction may be accompanied by swelling of the respiratory tract, convulsions, and loss of consciousness. In this case, we may be talking about Quincke's edema or even anaphylactic shock. The best thing to do for the victim is to call emergency services.
A decision on immediate hospitalization is made if:
The bumblebee is a calm insect that does not show aggression towards humans. You can safely watch him scurry around in a flower, collecting nectar, or fly past, hurrying about his business. He doesn't even react to smells and sounds made by humans. A painful bite, as a rule, is the result of careless behavior or too zealous interference in the daily concerns of a striped worker. The best remedy protection from being bitten - do not touch the bumblebee with your hands; When relaxing in nature, carefully watch where you sit and what you take on.
It is difficult to insure against an aggressive sudden attack of a stinging insect in the summer. Sometimes, an awkward movement is enough to feel a burning sting of a wasp (bee, bumblebee, hornet) on your body. What to do at home to relieve pain and prevent Negative consequences? Everyone should know these rules by heart, so as not to get confused at the right moment and provide first aid to the victim.
A wasp or a bee, a hornet or a bumblebee cannot bite, they sting. But the sensation when a sting with insect venom penetrates the skin is comparable to a bite. For some, this results in only minor redness and short-term discomfort. But you shouldn't rely on luck. Regardless of whether the bite is dangerous, the stung person should be given help. If the victim becomes worse, the participation of doctors is required immediately.
A person immediately feels characteristic symptoms after piercing the skin with an insect sting:
A cutting and rapidly spreading pain is felt;
the swelling is growing rapidly;
the bite site begins to itch very much;
numbness is felt in the stung area;
sweat is released sharply, extremities become cold;
breathing worsens, heart rate accelerates;
heartburn, vomiting, fainting (rare).
It’s difficult to say how long it takes for the bite to last. For some, the pain and itching subside after a few hours, while others will have to endure discomfort for several days.
If a person is prone to allergies, the reaction to a bite is the most unpredictable. Every second is precious, in some cases it costs your life. Failure to provide timely assistance or late use of an antihistamine can result in respiratory blockage and anaphylactic shock.
Traditional healers and many doctors are convinced that treating certain diseases with bee stings is much more effective than drug therapy. But an unconventional and unprofessional approach to treatment can be harmful. If a person is stung by 10-12 bees, especially in the throat and face, the consequences are dire. 
The bee's sting, released from the abdomen, is connected internally to many organs. The insect, at the moment of attack and injecting itself into the skin of the victim, quickly breaks away and flies away. But at the moment of separation from the skin with a sting, part of the important organs is torn out of the body, without which the further existence of the insect is impossible. This is why the bee dies after being stung.
A bee attack (provided that 1-2 bees have bitten) is not dangerous for people who have never had an allergy. At the same moment, first aid for a bite is provided to everyone without exception. It is especially important not to hesitate if the point of penetration of the sting is near the mucous membrane or throat.
What assistance should be provided to the victim if a sting gets into the leg, arm, back or chest? The following steps must be memorized:
1. You can remove the sting by hand. Grab the tip, gently twist and pull out. If that doesn’t work, a needle or tweezers will help (treat before use).
2. After removal, wipe the wound with alcohol, or peroxide.
3. Before removing swelling and redness, be sure to take an antihistamine tablet.
4. It is necessary to prevent the swelling from spreading. To do this, apply a towel with ice and lubricate the wound with bite repellent. If you don’t have anything at hand, you can relieve swelling with a moistened sugar cube, dandelion or plantain leaf.
If a bee has bitten you in the eye, tongue, or larynx, you must not hesitate. It is necessary to call a team and take the insect victim to the hospital, even in cases where there is no serious allergy to a bee sting.
The wasp becomes especially aggressive on hot days. These individuals attack in order to defend themselves or in cases of overt manifestation of aggression towards them. For example, driving a wasp away from your face with your hand, destroying its house located in a tree or under the roof of a house, an attack cannot be avoided. Does a wasp die after being stung? No, her sting is always ready for the next attack. 
You should not expect terrible consequences from the bite of one wasp. True, in the place where the wasp sting hits, a person will feel:
Burning growing pain, similar to the sensations of a burn;
rapid spreading of swelling, thickening of the skin;
redness with increased temperature in the affected area;
unbearable itching.
Don't waste time wondering whether a wasp leaves a sting when it bites. It will not be possible to find it in the wound; after the attack, the insect takes the weapon with it. If you are bitten by a wasp, you should immediately provide help:
1. Treat the wound with any disinfectant.
2. Take an allergy pill right away.
3. Give the victim something to drink big amount sweet tea, juice.
4. Apply any cold object, ice, to the wound.
5. Monitor the nature of the edema. If it spreads to the throat or heart area, consult a doctor immediately.
6. Ointments will help relieve itching. You can buy products to apply to a wasp sting at any pharmacy.
It is important not to ingest alcohol after a bite, which will only accelerate the spread of wasp venom throughout the body.
This insect, in flight at the moment of attack, can knock a horse off its feet. What can we say about a person! For people, an encounter with an attacking hornet can end in disaster. It is especially dangerous if the hornet bite occurs on the head, neck, or heart area. The most dangerous poison spreads through the vessels rapidly, blocking breathing occurs instantly. That is why it is important to quickly figure out what to do to help a stung person.
1. Try to suck out some of the poison.
2. Find something to treat the bite with. You can neutralize the poison by treating the stung area with lemon, vinegar, soda or soap solution (the alkaline hornet venom is destroyed by acids).
3. Disinfect the wound.
4. Apply an ice bandage with moistened sugar to the place where the hornet sting was inserted. The cold will stop the swelling, and the sugar will help draw out toxins from the wound.
5. Drink a diuretic, antihistamine. Give the victim a large amount of sweet drink.
If the swelling subsides and the allergy does not appear, lubricate the wound with any pain-relieving cream for bites. In case of increased swelling, abnormal heartbeat, choking, dizziness or partial loss of consciousness, go to the hospital. Hospital treatment is inevitable.
Know that a bumblebee will never attack if you don’t touch it. Remember that only the female has a sting. By killing this insect, you can incur aggression from female bumblebees. They feel that a relative has been attacked, and quickly fly to the rescue. It also happens that no one touched him, but the bumblebee bit him. For example, during its next dive, an insect, crashing into a person’s body, released its sting in a moment of fright. What to do if it stings and injects poison into the skin? 
You immediately need to calm down and remember how to relieve swelling and redness caused by insect venom injected into the skin. The allergic person should be quickly transported to the hospital. In addition, it is necessary to provide immediate assistance to the victim.
1. Inspect the site of the bumblebee attack. It may happen that after a bite the sting remains in the skin. It must be carefully removed, and then the wound must be disinfected.
2. Apply cotton wool soaked in peroxide and manganese water.
3. Ice, wrapped in a flap, applied to the wound and bandaged.
4. Take suprastin or another antiallergic drug to the victim.
Swelling, pain and unbearable itching will be felt for several days. It is important for the victim to drink a lot of water so that the poison is eliminated faster. It is strictly forbidden to scratch the bite, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous. If the condition worsens, you feel a racing heart, your limbs go numb, and you constantly want to sleep, you should go to the hospital.
Stinging insect bites are dangerous. It doesn’t matter whether the victim is prone to allergies or is in excellent health, the body’s reaction to the poison introduced by the sting can be fatal. The use of folk remedies for a bite to numb the wound is allowed only in cases where there is no allergy and the swelling has begun to subside. It is important to remember that you can apply healing herbal leaves to the bites after thoroughly cleaning them.
Still, it is wiser not to encounter these insects. You cannot brush them off with your hands, so as not to cause aggression, destroy nests, and in summer period watch carefully to see if the wasp has settled on sweet fruit to enjoy too. If the insect stings, do not panic. By completing all emergency procedures correctly and going to the hospital on time, unpleasant consequences can always be avoided.
The widespread belief that bumblebees cannot sting is a misconception: working individuals (females) have a small sting at the end of their body, which serves as a means of defense. Honey-bearing insects are very peaceful, and use their stinging apparatus only when safe, so a bumblebee bite is a fairly rare occurrence.
During a bite, insects inject poison into the human skin, which brings discomfort and pain.
Bumblebees sting a little stronger than bees and wasps, but weaker than hornets. The body's reaction to an insect attack is instant pain, accompanied by swelling, lump formation, irritation and redness. Symptoms usually disappear within 1-7 days. If the victim is bitten in the eye socket, eyelid, or oral mucosa, swelling may last up to one week.
In isolated cases, the wound can cause allergies. It usually appears during a secondary sting, when the victim’s body already has antibodies to the hymenoptera venom. The first signs of allergy appear after ½ hour. It has the following symptoms:
Attention! Anaphylactic shock and loss of consciousness require immediate hospitalization!
The reaction to a sting depends on the person’s immunity and the characteristics of the body. The most unsafe are multiple bites or several bites occurring over a short period of time. They develop toxic poisoning, which subsequently negatively affects the cardiovascular system. Signs of toxicity: headache, lethargy, fever, nausea.
The greatest danger from insect bites is for children, pregnant women, and allergy sufferers.
The main thing to do if you are bitten by a bumblebee is to minimize the consequences. To do this, follow the recommendations:
Note! If the available means do not help, and the victim’s condition only worsens, you should immediately go to the hospital!
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The most common places for bites are the hand (when a person brushes it off) and the leg (if a person accidentally steps on an insect nest). If the victim does not have allergies, the effects of the sting will go away quickly. They can be cured with folk remedies.
The most dangerous places bites: head and neck area (a bite can cause swelling of the airways), lips and tongue (severe pain and swelling), face and eyes. In these cases, you should immediately consult a doctor.
If a bumblebee bite occurs on the face and eyes, first aid can be provided before doctors arrive:
In order not to aggravate the consequences of the bite, it is strictly prohibited:
Important! Under no circumstances should you try to open the wound and draw out the poison! This can lead to infection.
A person can quickly get rid of symptoms in a short time at home. The exceptions are cases of multiple bites, a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of infection (chills, dizziness, pus from the wound), if an elderly person, child or pregnant woman was bitten. Here you need to consult a doctor.
Bumblebees have special glands that produce and store poison. Nearby muscles pump venom into the sting if necessary.
Bumblebee venom contains various microelements: proteins, fats, amino acids, peptides, aliphatic compounds. These substances cause severe pain, redness and itching.
The bumblebee stings only when provoked. While collecting nectar, a bumblebee will not sting even a nearby person. To protect yourself from attacks by stinging insects, it is recommended to know the following points:
Questions like “Do bumblebees bite?” and “what does a bumblebee look like?” usually characteristic of urban residents who have rarely encountered this type of insect.
The first distinguishing feature of a bumblebee is its long hairs. The bumblebee is large, fluffy, stocky, with thick legs. Color: alternating black and white wide stripes. At the end of the body there is white fluff and an almost invisible sting. Distinctive feature males - mustache and bass buzzing.
Bumblebees fly slowly and heavily. The flight is accompanied by a low hum. Despite their gregarious lifestyle, bumblebees fly alone in search of food, usually in the early morning.
Bumblebees build nests in burrows of small animals, bird nests, and hollows. Large gathering places: gardens, meadows, parks - anywhere where you can enjoy nectar, especially during the flowering period.
The bumblebee is a useful and safe insect if not provoked!
