FACTS

1. Insect-related deaths were most commonly associated with three types of jobs: farming, construction, and landscaping.
2. Bee, hornet and wasp stings can be deadly — and over a recent six-year period, those stings have killed more and more people.
3. If a bee does sting someone, others should stay with the victim to make sure an allergic reaction doesn’t occur. The sting site should be washed with water and soap and the stinger should be removed — but a fingernail or gauze should be used, rather than squeezing or using tweezers.

STATS

• Bees were the most common insect involved, with 52 of […]

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