Persons known to be sensitive to ant, bee or wasp stings should seek immediate medical attention if stung.

Where the sting apparatus remains attached to the skin, it should be removed as soon as possible by scraping with a fingernail or any technique which avoids squeezing further venom into the wound.

In non-sensitive individuals, the application of ice-packs may reduce pain. Analgesia or topical anaesthetic agents may be required where pain cannot be managed otherwise.