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Most Painful Insect Stings – The Schmidt Pain Index

Did you know there’s an official pain scale for insect stings? It is called the Schmidt Pain Index for Stings. It was created by an entomologist named Justin Schmidt, who ventured to document—with poetic but painful descriptions—the varying degrees of pain he experienced from the different venomous stings of 83 species of bees, wasps, and […]

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How do I Get Rid of a Hornet’s Nest?

Hornets help the environment by getting rid of aphids and spider pests, but these critters can be scary and hazardous when their nests are situated close to where adults and children live, work, or play. If you notice hornets flying near your house or around your yard, you may be at risk of a painful

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