Jun 15 2017
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Bees, wasps, and hornets are the deadliest non-human animals in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bee, wasp, and hornet stings cause an average of 58 deaths yearly, and the best way to avoid being stung is prevention. These insects sting primarily to defend themselves, their hives, and nests. Effective prevention means not attracting bees and wasps, and not frightening them when they are present.