1.   And beyond the stinging insects, there are vicious dogs, poisonous snakes, scorpions and spiders to take a toll.

2.   But there is more to the Fire Ant Festival than verbally arousing nests of stinging insects into paroxysms of love.

3.   Fortunately, the stinging insects are still drowsy and make easy prey for a rolled-up newspaper.

4.   Honeybees are the most common of the stinging insects.

5.   If a stinging insect enters a moving vehicle, pull over to the side of the road to avoid an accident.

6.   It also will shed light on all the families of stinging insects, including wasps and bees, researchers say.

7.   Wear a hat and, if a stinging insect flies at your head, protect your face with your arms.