Number two is broadly comparable to a honey bee.' The tarantula hawk earned a top score of four, making its sting almost unbearably painful. It's considered about as painful as the warrior wasp's ...

Wasps, which include yellow jackets and hornets, can be aggressive and sting multiple times. To treat a wasp sting, wash it with soap and water, then reduce swelling with ice and antihistamines.

When a wasp stings, it injects venom into the skin, causing pain, redness, and swelling. Unlike bees, wasps can sting ...

Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place. Entomologist Justin Schmidt recorded his own experience of venomous stings, to rate and describe the ...