Mark Muro, Globe Staff
Do bumblebees sting? How much does it hurt, and is it dangerous? What is the treatment? Can the sting kill a dog or cat?
It is very unlikely that you will be stung when the wasp is away from the nest. Spending more time beside them will help to reduce your fear. Will a bee sting you for no reason? Bees sting for the purpose of self defence or defence of the colony from predators. ... However, they ...
They’ve had an accident, and you suspect a broken bone or they’re bleeding profusely. They’ve been bitten by an adder or they’re having an extreme reaction to a wasp or bee sting. They’re having a seizure. A distended (swollen) abdomen. Vomiting or diarrhoea for a prolonged period...