I am a beekeeper of 16 years and too are not sensitive to honey bee stings, but yellow jackets are another story. I swell for three or four days and itch alot. So far breathing and numbness have not accurred. Deb Kalicin Lisbon, NY On Tue, 18 Jul 1995, Robert Henderson wrote: > >casey- I have had similar experiences. I have no problems with my > >honeybees stinging me, but, if I am stung by yellowjackets, I have serious > >reactions- severe dizziness and swelling. Can anyone explain this? >