Risks
for Honey Bee
Honey bees sting to defend the hive, and the act is fatal to the bee: the stinger and venom sac tear away from the body, so the bee dies after stinging. Source: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/tucson-az/carl-hayden-bee-research-center/docs/bee-safety/bee-stings-101/ Source: https://drs.illinois.edu/Page/SafetyLibrary/BeeandWasp The detached stinger keeps pumping venom for about 45 to 60 seconds until removed, so take it out without delay. Source: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/tucson-az/carl-hayden-bee-research-center/docs/bee-safety/bee-stings-101/ Source: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/bee-and-wasp-stings/ For most people the normal response is mild: local swelling or redness at the site and itchiness. Source: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/tucson-az/carl-hayden-bee-research-center/docs/bee-safety/bee-stings-101/ Source: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/bee-and-wasp-stings/ A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is a life-threatening emergency that demands immediate care; watch for a swollen mouth or throat, labored breathing, trouble getting food down, and collapse into shock. Source: https://drs.illinois.edu/Page/SafetyLibrary/BeeandWasp Source: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/tucson-az/carl-hayden-bee-research-center/docs/bee-safety/bee-stings-101/