This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Suki Tipp. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've lost count of the number of family occasions I've missed out on. Everything from ...

It doesn't even take the most dangerous wasp in the world for an excruciating sting to cause severe allergic reactions or even lead to fatalities. Whether you're dealing with aggressive colonies ...

Reactions to wasp stings can vary, but consider using an oral antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Zyrtec (cetirizine) to help reduce itching and allergic reactions.

Stephen Cockroft, 70, was kept in hospital for observation after being stung by 42 wasps Stephen Cockroft was stung 42 times after accidentally disturbing a wasps' nest in his back garden.

Armed with one of the most painful stings on the planet, tarantula hawks are a spider's worst nightmare. A fear of insects - entomophobia - is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, ...

Armed with one of the most painful stings on the planet, tarantula hawks are a spider's worst nightmare. A fear of insects - entomophobia - is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, ...