Wasps, which include yellow jackets and hornets, can be aggressive and sting multiple times. To treat a wasp sting, wash it with soap and water, then reduce swelling with ice and antihistamines.

It's essential to cool the area until help arrives, for example by sucking on an ice cube or wrapping a cold compress around ...

A fear of insects - entomophobia -is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, stings really can be a matter of life or death. One wasp in particular makes even the biggest, hairiest ...

European hornets are dangerous if you’re allergic to bee or wasp stings, but they're generally not aggressive unless you disturb them or they need to protect the nest. Unlike other wasps or ...

Bite marks typically appear on the face, neck, and hands ... seek emergency medical attention right away if it occurs. 3. Bee Stings While technically not a bite, bee stings are one of many ...

Despite its name, the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (WASp) is not only implicated in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a rare genetic disease characterized by low platelet count, eczema and recurrent ...

The Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein (WASP) family lie at a signalling node. A wide variety of upstream signals cause activation of WASP family members which then bind to the ARP2/3 actin ...

Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place. Entomologist Justin Schmidt recorded his own experience of venomous stings, to rate and describe the ...