{"id":10862,"date":"2016-05-03T14:49:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T14:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=10862"},"modified":"2025-01-16T23:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T23:16:46","slug":"spring-has-sprung-how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-bee-and-wasp-stings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/auto\/spring-has-sprung-how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-bee-and-wasp-stings\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Has Sprung \u2013 How to Reduce the Risk of Bee and Wasp Stings"},"content":{"rendered":"

With spring having sprung and summer just around the corner, you\u2019ll undoubtedly be spending more time outside in your backyard, on picnics or hiking up your favorite trail. Along with increased outdoor activities comes the increased risk of painful bee and wasp stings.<\/p>\n

According to most experts, including Richard Glatter, MD, an emergency room physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, honeybees and bumblebees are non-aggressive and you shouldn\u2019t stress out if they\u2019re buzzing close by. He says, \u201cThe bee is just trying to figure out if you are a flower with pollen, or if you may be useful to it in some way.\u201d And, in most cases, it\u2019ll move on, when it realizes you\u2019re not.<\/p>\n

Still, you should take every precaution to not make yourself a target by following these simple rules:<\/p>\n

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  1. Don\u2019t dress to attract<\/strong><\/strong>Bees and wasps gravitate to bright-colored clothing. The same goes for dark clothing. So, you might want to wear neutral colors, such as white, beige or khaki when you\u2019re outside. Loose-fitting clothes are also a no-no, since gaps make it easier for bees and wasps to get in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Pass on the flip-flops<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      According to Reed Johnson, a bee researcher and assistant professor in the department of entomology at Ohio State University, yellow jackets live in holes in the ground, which can make walking barefoot or wearing flip-flops more risky. It could also lead to stepping on a bee searching for nectar in the small clovers on your lawn. Therefore, stick with closed-toe shoes or sneakers.
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      1. Avoid sweet floral scents<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        If you\u2019re planning to spend the day outdoors, avoid washing your hair with one of the many floral scented shampoos and conditioners on the market. These sweet-smelling scents attract bees and wasps and should be avoided to minimize the risk of one or the other becoming entangled in your hair and stinging your scalp while trying to get out.<\/p>\n

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        1. Don\u2019t invite unwelcomed guests to your picnic<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Avoid making it easy for bees and wasps to join your picnic. Soda cans (full or empty) and other sweet stuff are notorious for attracting bees. Wasps are more carnivorous and will jump at the opportunity to check out meats, cold cuts, and salads. Use clear cups for beverages or look before sipping from a soda can and keep food covered outdoors.<\/p>\n

          Although most people are not allergic to bee and wasp stings, a small number are with possibly fatal results. Be sure to have a first-aid kit on hand and take a CPR class, if someone you know has such an allergy.<\/p>\n

          No one expects to use their health insurance<\/a> for something like a bee or wasp sting, but if it\u2019s severe enough, it could cause serious complications and a healthcare provider should be consulted.\u00a0And, if you don\u2019t have currently have coverage; why not go online for a free health insurance quote<\/a> today?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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