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