The Beekeepers Club Inc.

Bee Stings

Yes, bees can sting and everybody reacts in some way to stings, mostly by swelling around the stung area. Some people are allergic, a sting may trigger a dangerous anaphylactic reaction that is potentially deadly - beekeeping should better NOT be their hobby.

A bee sting is usually a minor problem for most people. It hurts for a little bit, but there are no major effects. Some people, however, are especially sensitive to bee stings, or may even develop a life-threatening allergic reaction. Prompt emergency care may save their life.

Wikipedia about Bee Sting
In people who are allergic to bee stings, a sting may trigger a dangerous anaphylactic reaction that is potentially deadly.


myDr Article
One of the most dangerous places to be stung by a bee is inside the mouth. The resulting swelling can block off breathing with fatal results. This usually happens as a result of having a drink outside and not noticing a bee getting into it. This can easily happen if drinking out of a can. Always use a straw if drinking from a can, a wasp could have crawled inside.