Treatment
At the site of the sting, there will be a small red area which is swollen, itchy, and feels hot to touch.

Generalized reactions may be mild to severe.  There may be generalized swelling of the body, pain, nausea and vomiting, confusion, breathing difficulties, and shock.

Highly allergic children should wear an identifying tag to indicate allergy and treatment needed.  The family should keep emergency medication at home and be taught how to give it.
Carefully scrape off the stinger if present.

Cleanse the area with soap and water.

Apply cool compresses or ice packs.

Apply a common household product.  An example would be a paste made from lemon juice and aspirin, baking soda, or Adolph's Meat Tenderizer.

Keep the affected body part elevated.

Give antihistamines if indicated.

For severe reactions, give the emergency medications, if available, and get the child to the doctor or emergency room immediately.
Insect Stings
Insect Stings
Other topics
Children come in contact with a variety of insects during their play.  Some of the stinging insects are found almost everywhere while others seem to be more common to specific areas. For example, honeybees are more prevalent in suburbs and rural areas.  Hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets are more often found in the cities.  Being scavengers, they often feed on garbage.
Location of stinging insects
What causes a reaction?
Bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets inject venom through their stinging apparatus.  Venom contains substances that cause reactions. Severe reactions are caused by extreme sensitivity to the venom, or may be caused by multiple stings.
Reactions
Prevention
Teach children to always wear shoes.

Avoid wearing bright clothing and flowery prints, shiny jewelry, or perfumed grooming products that might attract the insect (cologne, scented hair spray, after shave lotion).

Teach children to avoid places where the insect may be contacted.