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Should I get tested to see if I am allergic to insect stings?

There is probably little point in being tested for an insect allergy unless you have been stung and have had a reaction to it because there are so many different types of insects that can cause an allergy. It would be helpful if you can identify the insect that stung you but even if you cannot, the doctor or allergist should be able to work out what type of insect caused the reaction.