We live in a world filled with insects. When you play or work outside, it is easy to get bitten or stung. Bees, fire ants, and ticks are some of the most common types of biting and stinging insects. What are they? How can you avoid them? And what should you do if you get stung?
A "bee" is the term many people use to describe any insect that has wings and a stinger. But bees are part of a larger scientific group. This group also includes wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. All bees have several wings, hairy bodies, and stingers. They include both solitary and social species. They also have sucking and chewing mouthparts that let them gather nectar and pollen.
