If you squeeze them with a tweezers or your fingers as you remove them, you may actually squeeze more venom into the wound. Instead you should scrape the stingers out of your skin with a dull knife, credit card or the edge of your fingernails. Bee experts say that if you have been stung more than 15 times , or if you feel ill , or if you have any reason to believe you may may be allergic to bee stings , seek medical attention immediately. An average person can tolerate over a thousand stings, and children can tolerate a few hundred and still survive an attack. Immediate medical attention is the key.
Experts recommend that citizen bee proof their house and property .
Hives are usually located near sources of food, water, and shelter. Inspect your home and property regularly to remove these sources. Remove piles of trash and debris. Keep seldom-used buildings closed and sealed tightly. Be alert for bee habitats and avoid them.