During this presentation, participants gain an understanding of why they encounter venomous, how to react to a venomous insect encounter to avoid getting bitten or stung, and how to respond in the event of a bite or sting from a venomous insect.

• Roles and responsibilities of the first responder.
• 4 Principles of living or working where venomous insects occur.
• Zone risk assessment.
• Common medically important insects (Bees, Wasps, Centipedes)
• Venom.
• Anaphylaxis.
• Responding to an emergency.
• Emergency Response Plan.

Presented by author, professional speaker and conservationist, Jonathan Leeming. This presentation can be delivered in person, or virtually.

Presentation

• Presented by Jonathan Leeming
• Duration is 45 minutes.
• This presentation can be delivered in person or virtually.
• Includes related downloads to all participants.

Outcomes

• Prepare for a insect bite or sting emergency. 
• To understand how to reduce the risk of being bitten or stung.
• To understand where insects and centipedes can be found and why.
• To react to an encounter with an insect or centipede in the correct manner. 
• To identify bees, wasps and centipedes.
• To respond competently in case of an insect bite or sting.  

Ideal for?

• Field guides and lodge staff.
• Outdoor enthusiasts.
• Employees who work in areas inhabited by snakes. 
• Conservationists and field workers.
• Hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners.