Bee sting: What to do in case of accident?

news from bee attacks It flooded the news in different states of Brazil and caused fear in the population. Dealing with this situation requires preparation, and we’ve shared tips on what to do if you or someone close to you is in pain.

Symptoms after a sting can vary from organism to organism and also depend on the amount of venom injected and whether the person has had an allergic reaction.

First of all, let’s get to know the responsible person: African bee (Apis mellifera), with a sting, is what poses a danger to humans. There are other bees, such as jataí and mirim, that do not have stings and pose no risk to their communities.

Even if stinging bees cause health problems in case of stings, they are important for the ecosystem and should not be destroyed, and should be dealt with by expert teams in case of any attack.

What to do in case of a bee sting:

1. Call the fire department — This precaution is important if there are multiple victims of bee attacks and also if hives need to be removed, which poses some risk to the community where the accident occurred. Hives should preferably be removed at dusk.

2. Remove the needles — this can be done by scraping the needle with knives. Avoid pulling it out with tweezers as this can pinch the needle reservoirs, causing the venom to be infused. Two minutes later, all the venom contained in the swab has been infused, and it is unimportant how the sting is removed from the victim.

3. When to seek medical service — If there is more than one bite, it is necessary to go to a medical service. Cold water compresses can relieve pain after the needles are removed. Primary Healthcare Units are trained to deal with these patients and refer them to specialist places when necessary.

4. Pay attention to the signs — The classic symptoms of anaphylactic shock are difficulty breathing, itching and redness of the skin, increased heart rate, dizziness and feeling faint. If there is a change in the affected person even with a single bite, the Health Unit should be visited.

How to reduce the risk of accidents with bees

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Both bees and wasps are attracted to sounds, smells and colours, so loud noises, strong perfumes and deodorants, body sweat and dark clothing (especially black and navy blue) can trigger aggressive behavior and therefore bees attack.