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A dirty bee sting can become infected. A sting is easily treated at home without medical attention unless the individual has an allergy. Keeping the sting cleaned properly will prevent any complications.
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Bee sting pH?
to neutralise a bee sting you use alkaline substances; such as toothpaste, indigestion tablets(that can dissolve) washing up powder and washing up liquid
Bicarbonate of soda has a pH about 9 why is this good thing to treat a bee sting with?
The soda which is alkaline neutralizes the bee sting which is acidic. For wasp stings use vinegar. Vinegar is acidic and neutralizes the alkaline wasp sting.
Why can you use ammonia to treat a bee sting?
Ammonia is basic and the idea is that it will neutralise the formic acid in the sting
How do you cure a bee or wasps sting?
bee sting is acidic you can use bicarbonate of soda to cure the sting . bicarbonate of soda is a alkaline which will make acid and alkaline together neutralize the sting and wasps are same except that u can use vinegar since it is alkaline
What acids is present in toothpaste that minimise the pain caused by the bee sting?
i believe that the pain caused by a bee sting is caused by a strong acid which is injected by the sting itself. The substance in the toothpaste which causes the pain to be minimised is not actually an acid, but a base. This substance is most likely sodium bicarbonate, which will neutalise the acid. Conversely wasp stings are caused by a strong alkalai substance and can be neutralised with a strong acid (such as vinegar)
What does a bee sting contain?
A Bee sting contains a acid
Is a bee sting acid or alikai?
bee sting is acidic
How to neutralise a bee sting?
vinegar can be used to cure a bee sting.
What is the nature of bee sting and wasp sting?
The nature of the bee and wasp sting is that they are usually inflammatory and acidic.
Do Bumble bee robber flies bite humans and is reaction similar to bee sting reactions?
Bumble bees are bees. If they sting, it is a bee sting. Robber flies can bite humans. It is not similar to a bee sting.
How does a drone bee sting?
It can't. A drone (male bee) cannot sting.
What is Bee sting reaction time?
A bee sting will start hurting immediately.
Is a bee sting a weak or strong acid?
a bee sting is a strong acid.
If you put a penny on a bee sting will the bee sting go away?
yes
Can a bee sting itself?
A bee does not sting itself, but a wasp sometimes will. Bees will sting other bees if they are fighting.
What chemical is in a bee sting?
According to the link, below, the major chemical in a honey bee sting is "melittin".
HOW do bee's stings there victom?
A bee's sting is in the tip of the abdomen. In order to sting the bee (which will be standing on its victim) will bend its abdomen down, extend the sting and thrust.
