 And there are a few things you can do to avoid getting stung. Wear protective clothing and closed-toed shoes when you're outside to avoid stepping on one. Also, be careful when you're eating or drinking sweets because bees are attracted to them. And here's one I am constantly telling my kids. Stay calm and back away slowly if there are bees nearby. They have trouble with that one. Now, over 95% of stings come from honeybees and yellow jackets. And that's ABC's Rhiannon Alley.