The many species of bees have an important role in our environment. Most species of bees are clearly beneficial to humans. They are also the only insects that make food consumed by humans. Typically, bees are not aggressive creatures. Their stingers are for defense, not attack.
Honeybees die when they sting.
Preventing stings is the best for all concerned. Traditional insect repellents, though, are of no use in preventing bee stings. Effective prevention means not attracting bees, and then not frightening them if they are present. Prevention techniques are especially important in the fall, when most stings occur. It takes 2 million visits to flowers to make one pound of honey.