Bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets belong to a class of insects called Hymenopteran. Most insect stings cause only minor discomfort.
Stings can occur anywhere on the body and can be painful and frightening.
Stings from these insects cause three to four times more deaths than poisonous snake bites, due to severe allergic reaction. Fire ants, usually found in southern states, can sting multiple times, and the sites are more likely to become infected. The following are the most common symptoms of insect stings. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Large, local reactions usually do not lead to generalized reactions.