I've been stung probably 20 times in my life. The most recent time the histamines built up to such an extent that I am now 'allergic' while I never was before. It was a surprise to me. I was stung while working in the yard and went inside to sit down with an ice pack and in a few moments I couldn't breathe and had the severe reactions that are typical. I didn't even realize what was causing it because I had been stung so many times and never had any type of reaction previously. Now I don't go anywhere without the kit! I keep hotshot around for the entire year here in NC. The spring and also around October are the worst times for wasp activity.

>I don't know but because they exist, I must carry around a bee sting kit....
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>So you're allergic as well?
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>One of my hobbies is walking outside with a can of Raid for Wasps and gassing them out. I was stung by wasps when I was a kid, and I hate those things with a passion.
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>Kevin