Bees can sting only once before they die from the sting.

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REFUTED

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Is it true that bees can sting only once before they die from the sting?

No. One reference source (Wikipedia's bee sting article) states that only honey bees die after stinging, because the barbed stinger and part of the abdomen are left behind, while queen bees can sting multiple times. That directly contradicts the claim that bees can sting only once before dying.

Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 1 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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Bee sting - Wikipedia

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Bee sting - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_sting

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