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Why does the queen bee not die after she stings?
A honey bee queens has a sting that is smooth like a hypodermic needle so it can be removed after stinging. A honey bee worker s has a sting that is barbed like a fishing hook so it stays embedded after stinging. However, you do not need to worry about being stung by a queen bee since they only use them against other queens.
How does a bee use its stinger?
inject it to polenate
Can you describe a bee stinger?
A bee stinger is a sharp, needle-like structure located at the end of a bee's abdomen. It is used to inject venom into the skin of its target. When a bee stings, the stinger detaches from the bee's body, causing the bee to die shortly after.
What do bee's use as weapons?
their stinger to opposing threats, note that once a bee has stung its victim the bee shall either lose it's stinger or suffer a quick death.
When does a bee develop its sting?
A bee will develop its stinger for either predation or defense. Unlike bumble bees honey bees can only use their stinger one time.
What is the bee string treatment?
The best bee sting treatment would be to pull the stinger out, if there is one in the skin, and use Hydro-cortisone cream. If the burn persists, try applying some Calamine lotion.
Do yellow jackets lose their stinger after they sting?
A worker honey bee's sting is barbed, so after she has thrust it into the victim she cannot pull it back out. When the bee pulls away, the sting remains behind, together with the venom sac and often part of the intestine. The resulting damage is fatal to the bee. A queen bee has a smooth sting so she can withdraw the sting and re-use it. Drones (male bees) don't have a sting.
Does the stinger from a bee or wasp need to come out?
A wasp withdraws its stinger so there is nothing to come out. However, the stinger of a honey bee remains in your skin and should be removed as quickly as possible as it will be pumping venom until it is removed. It will also turn septic eventually if it isn't removed. Incidentally, the honey bee dies after it has stung you becaue its stinger is ripped from its body in the process of stinging.
When and where do bees breed?
In the hive. the queen bee's sons breed with theri mother. The main use of male bees is breeding with the queen bee
What kind of toothpaste should you use for bee stings?
Don't use toothpaste for bee stings. Make a paste with water and baking soda and apply that to the site. Be sure the stinger is removed first, if it is still present.
How do bees protect their hive?
Bees are well known for their stings, and if they think that you're doing any harm to them they are definitely going to sting you to protect themselves!
What is the difference between bee sting and wasp sting?
A bee stinger is barbed and once inserted into its target, the bee can not retract it so as the bee leaves the victim it leaves the stinger and a bit of its insides behind (the bee will eventually die as a result). The stinger continues to inject venom after the bee departs and should be removed without squeezing it. A wasp stinger is not barbed and the wasp can therefore insert the stinger into the target several times and at different sites. The wasp survives the process. Both insect inject a toxic fluid containing a complex protein.
