The tarantula hawk wasp's sting, which rates a brutal 4 on Schmidt's scale, causes pain so intense it can only be described as "blinding, fierce [and] shockingly electric" - yet lasts only about ...

Studying the venom of bees, wasps and ants, he was stung hundreds of times and famously ranked the stings in a colorful pain scale index.

What I would call a run of the mill Sanpete wasp is most likely, without getting into technical names, a golden paper wasp. I learned that my particular sting on Saturday ranks as Level 1 on the ...

What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here's what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Wasp stings are common and often cause only mild pain, redness, swelling and itching that resolves after a few hours. Large local reactions can occur and can be managed conservatively at home.

Wasps can be harmful due to their stings, which may cause pain, swelling and allergic reactions. While most stings are not life-threatening, allergic individuals may experience severe reactions ...

What sting feels like you’re walking over flaming charcoal? Does anything hurt worse? Explore the pain scale devised by entomologist Justin Schmidt and discover the most painful insect stings in the ...

Wasps are beneficial pollinators, but they can be dangerous. Learn more about health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.

How bad is a tarantula hawk sting? For humans and other vertebrates, the tarantula hawk has one of the most painful stings on the planet. American entomologist Justin Schmidt created the Pain Scale ...

On the pain scale that measures insect bites and stings, from mild tingling to bullet-wound agony, it rates a relatively modest 1.2, however.

The red velvet ant has a painful sting but typically is not a cause for concern for people, pets or livestock. Courtesy, Johnny N. Dell, Bugwood.org ...

Dr Justin Schmidt was stung by 78 of the most venomous insects in the world to create the 'Schmidt Sting Pain Index', which ranks the resulting sensations.