The response to a sting or bite from insects or bugs is variable and depends on a variety of factors. Most bites and stings result in: 1  pain, 2  swelling, 3  redness, 4  itching, or.  blister.
sparÂ·ing. adj. 1. Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources. 2. Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent: sparing amounts of criticism. sparâ²ingÂ·ly adv.
spay (third-person singular simple present spays, present participle spaying, simple past spayed, past participle spayed or (obsolete) spade) (transitive) To remove or destroy the ovaries (of an animal) so that it cannot become pregnant. castrate, emasculate (for a male) geld (used almost always of animals, especially male horses) neuter (used only of animals, especially pets)