If you are allergic to bee stings, which social insect option should you choose?

Observe an ant colony in a formicarium.

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  1. Remove combs from a beehive
  2. Observe an ant colony in a formicarium ✔
  3. Study a hive of bees up close

Why: Scouts allergic to bee stings should pick the ant farm option instead of working with a hive.

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Don't bee risky, pick the ant farm.
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Answer: Observe an ant colony in a formicarium. Scouts allergic to bee stings should pick the ant farm option instead of working with a hive.

  1. Scouting America: Insect Study www.scouting.org/merit-badges/insect-study
    If you are allergic to bee stings, pick option (1) above.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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