The U.S. Department of Agriculture says allergic reactions from bee stings can range from minor swelling to being life-threatening, even from one sting. The department estimates that an average ...

What does a bee sting look like? There are over 20,000 bee species in the world. While not all bees sting, honeybees, carpenter bees and bumblebees are among bee species that can sting.

Understanding how to safely manage bee encounters, remove hives when necessary and treat stings is essential for anyone living in this region … July 22, 2025 Log in ...

The vice president of the Arkansas Beekeeper Association, Naomi Clark, is helping to educate the public on bee safety. ... She explained that bees only sting when they feel threatened.