However, the person who is extremely allergic and becomes faint and lapses into unconsciousness a few minutes after a sting must be taken to a physician or hospital to receive immediate treatment. Instructions on the use of first aid remedies should be obtained from a physician. A sensitive person should be immunized, since there is no way of completely avoiding stinging insects. However, one can take several precautions to prevent stings. For example, the type of clothing worn affects the probability of being stung.
Beekeepers consider clothing color to be one of the most important factors.
Light-colored clothing should be worn in preference to dark, rough, or woolly clothing. Bees are attracted to suede or leather materials, particularly horsehide. If around bees, women should wear some type of head covering to keep the bees out of their hair. The odor of perspiration has little effect on bees. Certain hair oils and perfumes should be avoided because they attract bees, which may sting after being attracted.