Today in 1802 the first comic book made its debut -- "The Wasp." It made readers smile. But insects with stingers are no laughing matter. If you discover a nest near your home, destroy it using a spray made for hives that shoots a stream about 20 feet. Sunset is best when they are in the hive. If any escape, they won't return. When out and about, wear light-colored clothes and don't apply scented lotions or perfumes. If you look or smell like a flower, they'll notice. Also cover food -- and if buzzed -- don't swat. Be still or move away slowly. If you do get stung, remember that honeybees sting once, leaving their stinger behind. To remove it, scrape sideways to keep from getting more venom into the skin. Bumblebees, yellow jackets, wasps and hornets have smooth stingers and can sting multiple times. Their venom also attracts their buddies, so get away as quickly as possible. Wash with soap and water. Use antiseptic and treat pain and itches with lotions and ice or dab on household ammonia, meat tenderizer or even mud. And that's the On The House tip for today.