When a wasp stings, it injects venom into the skin, causing pain, redness, and swelling. Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times because their stingers are smooth and do not detach.

To treat a wasp sting, wash it with soap and water, then reduce swelling with ice and antihistamines. If you start having severe symptoms after getting a wasp sting, call 911 for medical help.

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD You can typically treat bug bites and stings at home with anti-itch creams and over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines. Bites and stings typically result in similar ...

A fear of insects - entomophobia -is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, stings really can be a matter of life or death. One wasp in particular makes even the biggest, hairiest ...