Here’s a health and safety tip from the Mount Laurel Fire Department:
Although we live amongst bees all summer long, when summer fades to fall, often bees become more aggressive.
If you are stung by a bee, hornet, wasp or yellow jacket, you should remove the stinger as soon as possible to stop the surge of venom into your tissue. Once you have removed the stinger, apply a cold compress.
You will more than likely experience some localized swelling and the injection site may itch. Do not scratch the site because you will cause more inflammation.
For some people the symptoms will be significantly worse and can cause anaphylactic shock. If you experience swelling of the tongue or throat or have trouble breathing, call 9–1–1 immediately because you could be having an allergic reaction to the sting.
