Wasps, Bees, and Bumblebees: How to Prevent and Treat Their Stings?

Wasps, bees, and bumblebees are part of the summer landscape and are common guests —and not always welcome— at pools, barbecues, and picnics or outdoor meals. These insects are attracted not only to flowers but also to bright colors, stagnant water, pool showers, and sugary drinks. Both wasps and bees, as well as bumblebees, can cause allergic reactions through their stings. However, there are differences among them: the sting of wasps is smooth, allowing the same insect to sting multiple times, while that of bees is serrated and remains lodged in the sting site.