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Yellow Jacket Stings

Adult yellow jackets possess a stinger without barbs. This allows them to sting multiple times without causing harm to themselves. Although the yellow jacket administers venom to each sting, its venom is only truly dangerous to humans with allergies. However, yellow jacket stings are universally painful and result in swelling and redness.

Individuals with allergies may experience hives or rashes, difficulty breathing or swallowing, hoarseness, coughing, tightness in the chest, confused thinking or slurred speech. These symptoms may occur as soon as 20 minutes after a sting, or may take more than two hours to develop. Anyone exhibiting symptoms of a severe allergy should receive immediate medical attention.

They are said to be provoked by fast movement. Move slowly around yellow jackets and observe sting victims carefully for symptoms of allergic reactions. Those without allergies may be soothed by the application of ice pack to control swelling.

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