In South Africa, bee-sting hypersensitivity is the most common form of stinging insect allergy. Venom immunotherapy is available and effective for bee venom hypersensitivity but many individuals withstinging-insect allergy are not referred to an allergist for evaluation and are thus never offered this...
stinging nettle- perennial Eurasian nettle established in North America having broad coarsely toothed leaves with copious stinging hairs Urtica dioica nettle- any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae) ...
of a yellow-and-black flying insect. for the most part, however, bees aren't what they should be worried about. instead, it's the wasps and hornets who give people the most trouble. let's take a look at the most common bee, wasp and hornet types present in the u.s. and canada:...
Recently, Asianneedleants invaded a home in south central Kentucky and stung the homeowner. This is one of the state's first reports of the ants coming indoors. The insect has been in Kentucky since at least 2013 and in the U.S. since the 1930s. It is found throughout the state, but...
The causes of anaphylactic reactions to insect venom antigens and the symptoms of the reactions are described. The medically important stinging Hymenoptera in the USA are listed. Available treatments are considered and the selection of suitable patients for venom immunotherapy is discussed....
Infused ointment for insect bites and stings, rashes, burns, hives and fungal infections. (The “sting” contains histamines, the juice contains antihistamines.) Seeds act as a thyroid tonic and poison antidote Endocrine gland tonic Respiratory strengthener Improve digestive health Boost energy Act as...
Recently, Asianneedleants invaded a home in south central Kentucky and stung the homeowner. This is one of the state's first reports of the ants coming indoors. The insect has been in Kentucky since at least 2013 and in the U.S. since the 1930s. It is found throughout the state, but...
Insect Aside: Beware of the Fire Down Below; Stinging Ants From Farther South Have Begun to Make Inroads in Virginia, MarylandD'Vera Cohn