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Western yellow jackets account for over 90% of all “bee stings” in Colorado, yet most people can’t distinguish them from the honeybees they’re trying to protect.
Arizona’s desert landscape hosts over 500,000 emergency room visits annually from insect stings, with some species delivering pain rated among the most excruciating in North America.
Summer in Tennessee brings longer days, backyard barbecues, and unfortunately, aggressive stinging insects that can turn outdoor fun into a painful emergency room visit.
North Carolina’s warm, humid climate creates perfect conditions for numerous stinging insects that can quickly transform your peaceful outdoor activities into potentially dangerous encounters.
Florida’s warm climate creates the perfect breeding ground for some of the most painful stinging insects in North America.
Texas hosts over 400 species of bees and wasps, but 13 of these pack stings that can ruin your outdoor activities—or worse.
Pennsylvania’s diverse ecosystem supports an impressive variety of stinging insects, from beneficial pollinators to aggressive defenders.
Most people believe all stinging insects pose equal threats, but research shows that yellow jackets are the most commonly encountered stingers in Washington and hands-down the most aggressive.
