Do wasps die after a bite: the sting and its main functions

According to people, wasps are very annoying insects. They can be found much more often in urban environments than bees. Wasps make nests on balconies, in courtyards, and in parks. Meat pavilions and trays with sweets cannot do without their attention. Due to frequent encounters with insects, the chance of being bitten increases significantly. The result of a sting can be a severe allergic reaction and the victim often wonders whether the wasp dies after the sting. What happens to the offender after the attack - let's figure it out.

Do wasps die after being stung?

Wasps become aggressive and may sting as soon as they feel threatened. They are able to bite several times because they do not leave a stinger. It is smooth and does not get damaged. Therefore, after being stung, the wasp does not die. The bee dies immediately after being stung, because its sting is jagged and gets stuck in the skin.

• Did you know that a wasp can sting several times without losing its stinger?
• Did you know that wasp venom contains an attractant that attracts other wasps to come to your aid?

Conclusion

Can you die from a wasp sting? Yes , but only in the case of a severe allergic reaction, the bite itself and the poison are not fatal.

Therefore, be careful around these insects and closely monitor for any signs of allergy symptoms after a bite. Seek help from specialists in a timely manner.

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Can you die from a wasp sting?

A wasp sting is fatal to approximately 5% of our general population in Russia. This means that this group of people has individual intolerance and a powerful allergic reaction to the enzyme.

The toxic substance released by the wasp causes anaphylactic shock in people of this group. This is an acute and very serious form of allergic reaction. If emergency assistance is not provided in time, the person may not survive. In other cases, a wasp sting does not harm your health.

• Did you know that there have been cases where 20 wasp stings resulted in death?
• Did you know that the main components of wasp venom are histamine and apitoxin?

In what case can a bite be fatal?

It is not the bite itself that is dangerous, but the body’s reaction to it. In the event of a strong immune reaction of the body to wasp venom, angioedema may occur, which, in the absence of qualified assistance, can kill a person. In the same way, a wasp bite on the neck or tongue can lead to severe swelling that blocks the airways, asphyxia and death.

More than one case of human death from an allergic reaction to a wasp sting has been recorded. Most often, victims die when there was no one around them who could help and provide first aid, give an antihistamine and call a doctor.

A severe allergic reaction is manifested by the following:

• severe swelling of the face or neck;
• itching and urticaria;
• dizziness;
• difficulty breathing;
• pressure drop;
• stomach cramps, diarrhea;
• nausea and vomiting;
• change in heart rate (increase or decrease in the number of beats per minute).

When do wasps leave their nest?

In the spring, the queen begins to look for a place to build her home. At the first stage, she does the construction herself. Then, workers take over, and the nest becomes much larger. As soon as autumn arrives and the first night frosts appear, all wasps die. Only the queen survives the cold and goes into hibernation. The following spring, the queen builds a new wasp nest.

• Did you know that the queen wasp is fertilized by several males in the fall?
• Did you know that a wasp's nest dies if the temperature drops below 11 degrees for a while?

Wasps don't just attack

According to the leading researcher at the Laboratory of Terrestrial Invertebrate Animals of the Scientific and Practical Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Bioresources, Anatoly Kulak, stinging insects that live on the territory of the republic do not just attack humans. “They either protect their lives or protect the family - the nest. Therefore, the first and most important rule of behavior around them is caution. You should not unnecessarily approach places where stinging insects accumulate, especially the nest,” he said.

Nests of wasps (a hornet is also a wasp) can be found anywhere by chance: in Poles they are located on the stems of low-growing plants, the red wasp settles in cavities underground, German and common wasps, hornets willingly populate the attics of buildings, verandas, bathhouses, sheds, climb into brickwork, under slate roofs. A small, easily accessible wasp house can be removed by yourself if you have the knowledge. To eliminate a huge colony in a hard-to-reach place, it is better to seek the help of specialists. Rescuers free preschool institutions, homes for the elderly and disabled, hospitals and some other social facilities from dangerous neighborhoods with insects. In other cases, this service is provided on a paid basis.

“The second rule is not to be afraid of wasps. Wasps, which now mostly fly under fruit trees and eat apples and pears, do not pose any danger unless you step on them barefoot or accidentally bite the apple along with the insect. Usually, when they pester people, it means that we attract them with some pleasant smell associated with food, for example, a drop of jam accidentally fell on our clothes. That is, the wasp has no desire to sting,” the entomologist emphasized.

Another group of stinging hymenoptera insects are honey bees. “Their reaction to a person is very diverse. It depends on what breed of bee. There are apiaries where they raise very aggressive bees that are able to protect their home from uninvited guests - both from bears and from hornets (the latter greatly harm them). It is these bees that are capable of attacking a person, sometimes even sensing his scent from afar or noticing his silhouette. And there are honey bees that let them get close to the hives and don’t touch them. In general, it’s worth making a rule: when you come to a village to relax in the summer, do not use deodorants or body eau de toilette - these synthetic fragrances, pleasant for us, can cause anger in the bees,” noted Anatoly Kulak.

The most peaceful of the large stinging insects are bumblebees. They can be called safe creatures, although they sting just as painfully.

How big is a wasp's nest?

In the spring, the queen begins building the nest, then the worker wasps complete it. Gradually the “wasp house” becomes larger and larger. The number of individuals in one nest can increase to 5000. When removing a wasp nest, it is very important that all its inhabitants are inside. Otherwise, they will attack you while defending their home. After you get rid of the wasps, the nest does not need to be removed.

• Did you know that wasps only build nests in dry places?
• Did you know that the queen's only job is to lay eggs?

First aid for snake bites

In Belarus there is a common viper, the poison of which causes severe poisoning of the body in humans. Most often, snakes bite the arms or legs. Fatalities after a reptile bite are quite rare in our country. They are more often observed in children and elderly people who have a weakened immune system, as well as in cases of improper first aid and further treatment.

After a viper bite, two small wounds remain on the body, in which the blood quickly coagulates. The tissue around the bite turns blue. Signs of a general reaction usually appear within 15 to 20 minutes. These include general malaise, fever, drop in blood pressure, chills, nausea or vomiting, respiratory and cardiac problems. The viper's venom destroys red blood cells in the blood and, spreading throughout the body, has a detrimental effect on the kidneys, liver, and spleen. Under the influence of neurotropic cytotoxins, which are part of the poison, nerve cells are damaged. Other substances provoke blood clotting, tissue necrosis, and swelling.

Also, after a snake bite, hemorrhages form in different places of the body. If the upper extremities are affected, there is large swelling that can extend from the fingertips to the elbow.

The worst thing to do in such a situation is to panic. As quickly as possible, you need to call an ambulance or take the person yourself to a medical facility, where he will be injected with a special serum against snake venom. And first - provide first aid.

What to do if bitten by a snake

1. Place the bitten person horizontally and ensure rest.
2. Give the victim 2-3 tablets of an antihistamine.
3. Very carefully suck out the venom from the wound with your mouth, while simultaneously massaging the bitten area with movements directed towards the wounds. If this is done in the first 5 to 7 minutes, up to 40% of the poison can be removed. The bloody liquid should be spat out as often as possible. After completing the procedure, rinse your mouth thoroughly with a solution of potassium permanganate (if available) or plain water. Important! If there are wounds in the oral cavity, sucking out the poison with your mouth is prohibited.
4. If the first signs of edema appear, sucking the poison should be stopped and treated with antiseptics. It is not advisable to use brilliant green so as not to complicate the examination of the wound by a specialist.
5. Apply a sterile bandage to the affected area. As swelling develops, gradually loosen it so that it does not cut into the soft tissue.
6. Provide rest to the injured part of the body.
7. Give plenty of fluids. It helps normalize water-salt balance and remove poison from tissues.

What not to do

1. Cauterize the bite site with hot objects or treat it with random substances. For example, kerosene or gasoline.
2. Apply a tourniquet above the bitten area. It will cause blood stagnation and tissue necrosis. Gangrene may develop.
3. Inject wounds with medications.
4. Drink alcohol. They will enhance the effect of the poison and slow down the removal of toxins from the body.

To ensure that nothing bad happens to you while walking in the forest, outside the city or while traveling, you need to follow simple precautions.

• If you are going to areas where snakes may be found, wear boots or other high shoes.
• Dress in closed, tight clothes.
• Be careful while on vacation. Before stepping into thick grass, check it with a long stick. Do not fumble with your bare hands in holes and crevices, or turn over old logs and logs. After all, the expression “underwater snake” has spread for a reason.
• If you see a snake, do not approach it under any circumstances, do not try to throw anything at it or chase it. Experts also recommend not moving until the snake crawls away. And if it suddenly starts to approach, retreat slowly, without sudden movements. You can’t run away, because there may be other snakes nearby.

Deputy Chief Physician for Organizational and Methodological Work Denisova L.V.

Do you know that?

• Does the wasp eat protein and sweet foods?
• Do drones (male wasps) die immediately after mating?
• Are worker wasps sterile?
• do wasps feed their larvae insects and larvae?
• Do worker wasps add a hormone to some eggs to create new queens?
• Do wasp larvae secrete droplets of liquid after feeding on a worker?
• Do males develop from unfertilized eggs?

Wasps - who doesn't know them? We all know them! Wasps are famous for their aggressive behavior and ability to sting. Many people are afraid of these stinging creatures, but they can be useful. Did you know that wasps are an excellent insect repellent? Yes, that's actually true. You will find more useful information about the life of wasps here.

Species dependent

Solitary species do not live more than six months. All summer the female is active. She lays eggs and obtains food for herself and the larvae. Some species of solitary road wasps lead a “thieving” lifestyle, stealing the prey of their sisters for their own offspring. When the cold comes, both females and males die. New wasps will emerge from their burrows only in the spring.

The lifespan of social species depends on gender and external factors. Life expectancy data by gender:

• working females live 2 months
• drones – 40 days
• uterus – 1-4 years

How do wasps live?

Wasps live together in a large group - a colony, which consists of a queen, males and workers:

• Uterus. Females mate with males to produce offspring. In the fall, the males leave the nest, and the queens look for a place to winter.
• Males. Males are also called drones. They fertilize the uterus, after which they immediately die.
• Workers. After the queen has laid her eggs, the worker wasps hatch approximately after. Then, they begin to build a home for the queen, take care of other individuals and protect the wasp's nest. In the fall, worker wasps die.

Who bites - female or male

Everyone knows that wasps sting, their bite causes pain and an allergic reaction. However, not all representatives of the wasp family bite. The sting is a modified ovipositor and is therefore only found in females. Males are harmless creatures that use only powerful jaws when fighting an enemy.

Since most of the aspen family are immature females, it appears that everyone bites. Males perform only a single function - they fertilize females in a certain period of time. They do not live long and die within a month. Females build a nest, find food, feed offspring, and protect the hive.

At the end of summer, a young generation of males and sexually mature females - queens - appear. The mating season begins. At this time, wasps are the most aggressive and dangerous and are found almost everywhere. In August-September the entire swarm leaves the nest and scatters around the area. With the onset of cold days, workers and drones die, young fertilized females hide in the wood and hibernate.

Wasp sting

On a note!

The uterus bite is very painful. The sting is somewhat thicker, longer, and the poison is stronger. However, the insect spends most of its life in the nest and appears outside in early spring and autumn. The queen of the wasp family is not as aggressive as the workers. When he sees a person, he tries to quickly hide.

How can a person avoid a bee sting?

In nature, bees attack people very rarely. There is a risk of being bitten in an apiary when a person takes away their food, i.e. honey.

Important! You should not use perfume or toilet water while working in the apiary - bees react to extraneous strong odors. The same applies to strong-smelling detergents.

Experienced beekeepers use the following precautions:

Experienced beekeepers use the following precautions:

• wear light, white clothes made of natural, smooth materials, since dark colors and fleecy fabrics irritate insects;
• a hat with a protective net is put on the head, and special mittens are put on the hands;
• they use smoke, sensing it, the bees fill their bellies with honey and can no longer sting;
• rub their hands with lemon balm or propolis, as these smells calm insects;
• do not make sudden movements or wave their arms;
• do not walk barefoot on clover and other low-growing flowers that insects love.

It is difficult to find a more unique and useful insect than a bee. In addition to the fact that it gives people honey, propolis, bee bread and many other products, thanks to its poison it also helps to heal from many diseases.

Hive protection

Worker bees go out and forage for nectar and pollen. In addition, they protect the hive. In other words, these are the only bees that attack their enemies. They are the oldest members of the colony (other than the queen), and are destined to die soon anyway.

Junior workers remain in the hive and perform duties such as tending the nursery, building and maintaining cell structures, feeding the queen, and conditioning the hive. Only towards the end of their life their responsibilities include searching for food and protecting the hive.

How to treat a person stung by a hornet at home, how long will it take?

Symptoms of the bite usually go away within 2–5 days. To speed up the normalization of the condition, you can combat the consequences of a hornet attack with the help of pharmaceutical drugs or folk remedies. Before using them, you should definitely consult a doctor so as not to aggravate the problem. The table provides information about the medications used to treat a victim of a bite of a nine:

Information on the use of folk remedies to relieve itching, pain and swelling after a bite of this insect:

The structure of a wasp sting

You can carefully study the structure using a magnifying glass. This is a sharp, thin, smooth base that contains a gland that produces poison. After a wasp sting, the sting increases in size, releasing venom into the wound.

In a calm state, the sting is not noticeable. It is located in the abdomen under a protective plate. The smooth structure makes it possible to easily insert the needle into the bite site and easily remove it.

As soon as the attacker's relatives smell the poison, they will come to the aid of their comrade, and then there will be no mercy for a random passer-by or a targeted citizen. After such a meeting, only an ambulance will help.

In fact, the sting is transparent, but from the outside it appears dark, even black.