03/30/2026
π Bee Careful! Spring is here!
ππ» As temperatures reach the 50s in New Hampshire, stinging insect queens begin to emerge from their winter slumber and start establishing their colonies.
Later in spring/early summer, you will see more and more of them around, and summer is a common time to be stung by disturbing their nests.
In the fall, hangry yellow jackets come out looking for sweet picnic foods and drinks to eat as their food source switches from other insects to carbs.
If you are allergic to stinging insects, make sure you have epinephrine available. According to CDC, an average of 72 people die each year in the US from stings!
But fear not, venom immunotherapy (allergy shots) can permanently cure stinging insect allergies.