- I'm Coyote Peterson, and I'm
about to enter the sting zone with the paper wasp and
the bald-faced hornet. Here we go. (Coyote grunts) (Coyote screams) Geez, the stinger stuck into my arm. (tense music) (rock cracking) Hi, I'm Coyote Peterson, and
welcome to another episode of Backyard Bites and Stings. Today's educational dose of entertainment is proudly brought to you
by our sponsor Sting-Kill. And today we're going to compare the sting of a paper wasp versus a hornet. Now it's important to know
that both of these insects are capable of stinging multiple times. Ya-ouch! And they're always gonna show
up at your backyard picnic or barbecue to crash the party. Now they're after the exact
same things that we love: sweet summer treats, like
ketchup, barbecue sauce, soda pop, and even sweet tea. If it's brightly colored like a flower, smells sweet, delicious,
it's almost guaranteed that they're going to
crash your good time. On your right is a paper wasp. A single sting is definitely gonna hurt, but if you run into an
entire nest of them, ooh-wee! Forget about it. It's
gonna be a really bad day. On your left is a bald-faced hornet. Now this is one of the
larger, more robust species that can be found here
in the United States. I've never been stung
by this insect before and I'm told that the
venom is pretty potent. And this experiment is
gonna be a little unique, because I don't oftentimes
take two stings in one sitting. And what I've done is
creatively shaved all the hair off of my forearm so that
we can better see the sting. I've also drawn two big target squares, one for the hornet and one for the wasp. And what we're gonna do is compare Sting-Kill's two most popular products, the Sting-Kill wipes and the
Sting-Kill Neon Green Serum. Now, I know exactly what it
is that you guys want to see. Before we dive into the stings and all of the grandiose entertainment I have to know this is not
something you ever want to try. Allergic reactions can
happen with both wasp and hornet stings, which is why we have an
epinephrine pen on site. All right, first up we're
going to take a sting from the wasp. So I'm gonna slide the
hornet out of the way. And we're gonna go through
the typical process. You guys know how this works. I'm going to take the entomology net. I'm going to put the
capsule inside of the net. I'm gonna let the bug out of the capsule. I'm gonna get it in the forceps, and then we're gonna place
it right onto my forearm and see what it feels like to be stung. I'm Coyote Peterson, and I'm
about to enter the sting zone with the paper wasp. 1, 2, 3. (uneasy music) (Coyote grunts) Woo. Okay. Took one sting. I'm just gonna go ahead
and take a couple stings while I'm at it. Ah! There you go. You can see the stinger going in there. That's two. Let's get a full on dose here. (Coyote grunts) Oh yeah, wow. There's a bit
of fire going on right there. Okay, now I'm gonna get the
insect back into the capsule. Thanks, buddy. Appreciate it. Okay, now it's important to note that these insects can't
just continue producing venom after venom after venom
in an immediate sync. You're gonna get the biggest dose of venom right from the initial impact. And you can see that red mark. You know, I didn't get
it right in the middle of the square W, but (exhales) I'm gonna let it sit in
for a couple seconds. Yauzers. Yeah, it burns. Ooh, and it has like a secondary wave that's now beginning to set in. Now a single sting, like I said,
is never gonna be that bad. But if you disturb a nest of paper wasps and a bunch of them get
you especially in an area like your face or on your neck, this is going to have a
massive effect on your body. This point, I'm rushing into the house, getting into the medicine cabinet, reaching in for my Sting-Kill wipes. This is for external use only. One use individual packet. And it has Benzocaine and
a little bit of menthol. Okay, here we go. It's cold right to the touch. Oh, oh yes. That is fantastic. Instant cooling sensation. Now remember, the venom from a paper wasp is not overly potent, and they
use this sting as a defense to ward off any invading predator. So if you bump into a paper
wasp nest this summer, whether it's underneath
the eaves of your house, stored underneath your grill,
or it's just a wasp showing up to share some of your sweet
tea, don't swat at it. Don't try to bat it away with a broom. Leave it alone and you
will be completely safe. Okay, paper wasp. Couple
stings and we're done. Now it's time to move on
to the bald-faced hornet. Oh, that is an intimidating
little insect right there, I'm not gonna joke with you guys. Having never been stung
by this insect before, I question just how bad this
sting is really going to be. Now on Justin Schmidt's
Insect Sting Pain Index, this only ranks at around a two. But remember, everybody's body
reacts differently to venom and everybody's perception of
pain can be slightly different based on the venom
yield that they receive. With any luck, I'll get
a full yield of venom right out of the gate. You guys know how this
is about to go down. Let's get the bug out of
the jar and onto my forearm. You guys might think that taking the stings
is the hardest part. The hardest part is
really getting the insect into the entomology forceps. You have to be so gentle so you don't damage their
legs or their wings. You gotta get 'em right
into the perfect position. So you just squeeze right onto the thorax without causing any injury. (Coyote exhales) I'm Coyote Peterson, and I'm
about to enter this sting zone with the bald-faced hornet. Here we go. 1, (exhales) 2, 3. (Coyote screams) Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. That is actually really, really painful. (Coyote grunts) Smack dab right in the
center of the target. (Coyote grunts) I'm gonna take one more for good measure. (tense music) (Coyote screams) Okay, yeah, that's probably good enough. (Coyote grunts) Wow. Not... Yeah, no, that is a lot
worse than the paper wasp. Holy geez. Yeah, okay. Oh man, that one drew
blood. Can you see that? I did take three stings
from the paper wasp. So I'm gonna take three
stings from the hornet. Why not? You guys are like,
"Come on, Coyote, one more!" Wow. Oh my goodness. This one's really... Holy macro. Okay, one more. Here we go. Third time's the charm. (tense music) (Coyote grunts) Yeah, you can see the stinger
go right into the skin there. You see that? (Coyote grunts) Okay, okay, okay, okay. Geez, geez, stinger stuck into my arm. Come on, come on. (grunts) Okay. That's enough. That's enough. Okay. Back in your jar. Yikes. (Coyote grunts) Okay, yeah. Well, that one is a lot
worse than the paper wasp. Geez. (Coyote grunts and chuckles) Wow, bald-faced hornet done
punched the bald-headed man right in the forearm. Okay, I'm gonna let this
just sit in for a second. Wow, there is definitely
a noticeable difference between the bald-faced
hornet and the paper wasp. I mean, there is no comparison. That felt like somebody
tickling your forearm as compared to the sting that you take from the bald-faced hornet. Now keep in mind, that is
a much more robust species. Wow, it is firing on all
12 cylinders right now. (Coyote exhales) That is without question a full yield of bald-faced hornet venom. So three solid stings. There is the initial one
second one drew blood. And strangely enough, I'm
not seeing as much effect from the third sting where the stinger actually
got lodged into my forearm. But I think what I experienced
with that third sting is maybe not as much of a venom yield. I can promise you, (chuckles)
that first sting felt like it was just injecting
hot lava into my arm. (Coyote grunts) Oh man, it's a sting that
just keeps on giving. Goodness. All right. That's a kind of sting that
makes your knee bounce, that's for sure. Man, look at the welt that's forming. I'm already got a tight shot on that. Okay. I'm gonna let it set in just a bit longer before we apply the Sting-Kill I really want that venom to soak in. Remember, you may not
always have Sting-Kill right there at your backyard barbecue. You may have to run inside, you may have to go underneath the sink, you may have to go up in the cupboard, but you want to get this as
quickly as you possibly can. Okay. Serum comes out. What's cool is that it's
right in these little capsules and all you need to do is tear one off. What's so much fun about
these is it's glass inside of a little plastic capsule, and to get the serum to work and go into this little
cotton swab up front, you squeeze it and it breaks open. And it's going to come down to the tip. (Coyote grunts) Oh yeah. That's good stuff right there. (Coyote chuckles) Instant cooling sensation on the skin. And I'm just gonna go
ahead and let that soak in. Wow. Instantaneous. Literally, that spot on
my arm has gone numb. It feels cool. And I went
from agony to instant relief. Now there is some swelling
that's beginning to form on the edge of my arm. But as far as the pain's concerned, it's pretty much gone at this point. Well, I'd say that today was both entertaining and educational. And when it comes to
comparing the paper wasp to the bald-faced hornet sting, the hornet definitely
packs a more painful punch. And if you find yourself in the worst case scenario this summer at your backyard barbecue, rest assured that's
Sting-Kill will save the day. Real medicine, real relief, real fast. I'm Coyote Peterson. Be brave, stay wild. We'll see you on the next adventure. - Wait. - What? - You forgot about the grand finale. - The grand finale? Oh my goodness. The European giant hornet? Well, the backyard barbecues
people sure do love dessert. So they might as well take a sting from this intimidating looking creature. Wow. That is an absolute giant. Holy cow. Keep your summer fun. And if you find yourself
accidentally taking a sting, make sure to remain calm, keep
an eye on the impact zone, and definitely apply Sting-Kill to ensure your painful journey comes to a quick and soothing end. For more information on
Sting-Kill's products, make sure to visit their website. (insect buzzing) Geez, sounds like a tarantula hawk. 1, 2, 3. (Coyote screams)
