Bee or Yellow Jacket Sting

FIRST AID Advice - Bee Sting - How to Remove a Stinger

The stinger looks like a tiny black dot in the center of the sting. There are many different methods of removal. Removing the stinger quickly is more important than the method of removal used.

• You can scrape it out with a credit card or finger nail.
• You can also use adhesive tape.
• If only a small fragment remains, don't worry about it. It will shed with the skin.

Special Notes:

• In many cases no stinger will be present.
• Only bees leave their stingers. Wasps, yellow jackets and hornets do not.