No, but unlike but unlike bees, female wasps have the ability to sting a target multiple times because their stinger does not fall off after use.
The outer sheath of the wasp sting does not have barbs like those found along the edge of a honey bee sting, therefore the wasp can sting repeatedly. When a bee stings a victim, the outer barbs hold the sting in the flesh.
The venom sac at the end of a wasp sting keeps pulsing for a short period after a wasp dies, so if you come in contact with the sting you may still be injected with venom.
Most of us have suffered the wrath of a wasp sting before, and if you haven’t, take it from me it hurts! However, for those lucky enough to not suffer from a severe allergic reaction from insect stings there are some home remedies which can help reduce swelling, ease the pain, and help with the irritating itch.
If, however, you are allergic to wasp stings and/or bee stings the best course of action is to contact a hospital straight away.
Here are 10 ways to treat insect stings at home from Rentokil.com.