Tips for a comfortable, happy and safe visit ...

How to Avoid Being Stung or Bitten

• Don't wear perfume or brightly coloured clothes on hot days.
• Keep arms and legs covered, and use insect repellent.
• Wear loose clothing that a sting is less likely to penetrate.
• If an insect lands on you, don't try to swat it - blow it away.
• If you disturb a nest and several wasps attack you, run through shrubs or hedges where it is harder for them to follow.

If you are stung ...

• If the string remains in the skin, scrape it out with your fingernail or a knife.  Do not use tweezers as you may squeeze more poison into the wound.
• Apply a cold compress or ice pack to reduce the swelling.
• If a person is stung in the mouth or throat, or becomes unwell or collapses after any sting, seek medical help immediately.
• If you have ever reacted unusually to a sting, seek medical advice and ask to be referred to a clinical allergist.