Discover nature this week and take the sting out of summer. The perception that stinging insects are instinctively aggressive at any time and place is wrong, and blinds us to the role they play in nature's balance. Many stinging insect species are essential for the pollination of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Others are important predators of pest insects that eat both wild and cultivated plants. However, a sting from a bee, wasp, or hornet is never a pleasant experience. Though Missouri has