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Health and Safety Plan <br /> 1319 & 1327 South Madison Street, Stockton, CA <br /> 432770 <br /> -� A <br /> Bees and wasps belong to the phylum Arthropod family, and they are crucially important to the <br /> pollination of plants, specifically flowers, fruits, and vegetables. A sting from a bee or wasp will <br /> cause itching, irritation, redness and/or swelling at the sting site. <br /> First Aid for bee stings; <br /> • Remove the stinger as quickly as possible - venom continues to enter the skin from the stinger <br /> for 45 to 60 seconds following a sting <br /> • Wash the wound <br /> • Apply ice for swelling and pain <br /> • If the sting occurs on the neck or mouth, seek medical attention immediately, swelling in <br /> these areas may cause suffocation <br /> A small percentage of people are allergic to stings and a sting can be fatal, caused by a disruption <br /> to breathing and circulatory systems called anaphylactic shock. If the sting is followed by severe <br /> symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. Allergic people should never be alone for outdoor <br /> activities since help may be needed for prompt emergency treatment. Allergic people should have <br /> an identification bracelet as well as carry something like an "EpiPen"for immediate treatment for <br /> anaphylactic shock. <br /> Fire ants are a variety of stinging ants with over 280 species worldwide. A colony produces large <br /> mounds in open areas, and feeds mostly on young plants, seeds, and insects. They nest in the <br /> soil, often near moist areas such as river banks and pond edges. Unlike other ants which bite and <br /> then spray acid on the wound, fire ants bite only to get a grip and then sting, injecting toxic <br /> alkaloid venom. This results in a painful stinging sensation, similar to what a fire burn feels like. <br /> First Aid for fire ant bites; <br /> • Move rapidly away from the nest <br /> • Quickly remove or kill ants on skin and clothing to prevent further stings <br />