IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides an overview of stinging or venomous insects and related pests in Florida. It categorizes venoms into four types: vesicating, neurotoxic, cytolytic/hemolytic, and hemorrhagic. The article emphasizes the importance of allergic reactions, which are often more severe than the toxic effects. It outlines immediate actions to take following stings or bites and offers prevention tips. Additionally, it describes common venomous arthropods, including bees, wasps, scorpions, spiders, fire ants, velvet ants, wheel bugs, blister beetles, and stinging caterpillars, along with control measures for each. Publication date: October 1994.
About this Publication
This document is ENY-215, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 1996. Revised March 2003, July 2011, October 2013, and February 2022. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Koehler, P. G., & Short, D. E. (2002). Stinging or Venomous Insects and Related Pests. EDIS, 2002(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ig099-1994
Authors
P. Koehler
professor emeritus, Department of Entomology and Nematology
Contacts
Johnalyn Gordon
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant professor, urban entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
Publication #ENY-215
