How to Treat a Yellow Jacket Sting  Yellow jackets, or Vespula
vulgaris, are a type of stinging insect. Yellow jackets are
wasps-not bees-even though their yellow and black stripes are
similar to marks found on a bumblebee.  Unlike bees, when a
yellow jacket stings, it does not lose its stinger and can sting
you multiple times. Learning how to treat yellow jacket stings
properly may reduce some pain and discomfort.  Removing a yellow
jacket stinger  If you are stung by a yellow jacket, move to a
safe area away from the stinging insects and inspect the wound.
Check the sting area to determine if the stinger is still in the
wound. If you can see a stinger, do not pull it out; pulling out
the yellow jacket stinger can release venom into your system.
The yellow jacket venom can cause an allergic reaction in some
people. Instead, gently scrape the stinger off with a fingernail
to remove it.  Treatment after yellow jacket stinger removal
Begin treatment by cleaning the wound area with soap and warm
water. Don't ru