Articles (4)
Synonyms
Insect biteinsect stingsBee stingsFlea bites
Most insect bites and stings are not serious and will get better within a few hours or days.
Articles for Insect Stings
Introduction
Read about some of the most common insect bites and stings, how they're treated and when to get medical advice.
Prevention
Find out about the basic precautions you can take to reduce your chances of being bitten or stung by an insect.
Symptoms
Find out about the symptoms of common insect bites and stings, including wasp stings, mosquito bites, horsefly bites and tick bites.
Treatment
Find out how to treat an insect bite or sting, including how to remove stings or ticks, what you can do to relieve the symptoms and when to get medical advice.
