Thousands of people are bit and stung each year.
Some insects are merely annoying while others can become deadly.
Learn about bites, stings, the creatures that cause them, what to do when bit, and how to avoid them in the future. In most cases, when you ve been bit or stung by an insect, your skin will react immediately. Other times the pain can last for hours, depending on the perpetrator. The pain inflicted by the insect comes from the venom of the bite or stinger that is inserted into your skin. Usually your skin will react by becoming swollen, itchy, and reddened.