Sting Appearance
Bumblebees inject venom into their target through the stinger. In people, the most frequent reaction is short lived, but painful. However, the range or reactions may also include an allergic reaction to the injected venom.
How bad does a bumblebee sting hurt?
A bumble bee sting, some say, is typically less painful than the sting of a wasp or honey bee. However, a sting can be dangerous if it occurs on the head and neck, or if the individual is allergic to the venom.
What does a bumblebee sting feel like?
Local reactions to a bumblebee sting
Most people have a local reaction with painful swelling, redness and itching around the place of the sting. Sometimes, the swelling is really pronounced, especially on parts of the body with looser skin, such as the eyelids.
