Yes, a man can die from a bee sting, but it is rare. Death usually occurs due to anaphylactic shock, a severe allergic reaction that can cause swelling in the throat, difficulty breathing, a drop in blood pressure, and even cardiac arrest.
Some people are highly allergic to bee venom, and even a single sting can be fatal without immediate medical treatment (like an epinephrine injection). In non-allergic individuals, multiple stings—especially from a swarm—can also be dangerous and potentially deadly due to the cumulative venom dose.
If someone is stung and experiences symptoms like difficulty breathing, swelling beyond the sting site, dizziness, or a rapid heartbeat, they should seek emergency medical help immediately.
The number of bee stings required to kill a person depends on several factors, including body weight, overall health, and whether the person is allergic to bee venom.
For non-allergic individuals, the estimated lethal dose of bee venom is about 10 stings per pound of body weight. This means:
A 150-pound (68 kg) person would need approximately 1,500 stings to reach a fatal dose.
A 200-pound (90 kg) person would need around 2,000 stings to be at serious risk.
For allergic individuals, even one sting can trigger anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal without immediate treatment (such as an epinephrine injection).
A swarm attack is much more dangerous because hundreds or thousands of bees can sting a person within minutes, injecting enough venom to cause severe toxicity, organ failure, or death.