A cute, vividly coloured native bee with a very distinctive buzz is the ABC's first Australian Insect of the Year. A total of 13,593 people voted in the inaugural ABC Insect of the Year poll.

A paste made of baking soda and water can help with a variety of insect bites and stings. It’s believed baking soda can neutralize bee venom, reducing itching and swelling. The Centers for ...