Why are bee stings acidic and wasp stings alkaline?

Question: Why are bee stings acidic and wasp stings alkaline?
- Keywords:
  acidic,
  alkaline,
  bee,
  sting,
  wasp
Asked by emma101999 to Sarah, Will on 22 Jun 2012.
- Sarah Martin answered on 22 Jun 2012:
  
  Hi emma!
  
  Bee stings contain formic acid, which is acidic – not sure what makes wasp stings alkaline! Will, do you?
  
  🙂 Sarah

Question: Why are bee stings acidic and wasp stings alkaline?