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Because a bee sting is acidic, applying a small amount of weak alkali (ie vinegar) will slightly allevaite the symptoms but will not completely relieve the pain as there are toxins in the "sting" which are injected under the skin.
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What is the importance of biology at home?
to know how to cure bee and wasp stings and stuff
Will eating bee pollen cure bee sting allergies?
It's unlikely. If you have a severe reaction to bee stings, you should always carry an epi pen with you.
Why can you use toothpaste to treat a bee sting?
Never heard of that. BUT for bees stings use bi carbonate of soda and for wasp stings use vinegar. Because bee stings are acid and the bicarbonate neutralizes it and wasp stings are alkaline so the acid neutralizes it.
Do bee stings leave scars?
Bee stings do not usually leave scars.
When a bee stings you does it get very itchy?
Yes, bee stings often swell and then itch.
What happens if a bee stings?
The bee dies
How does copper remove bee stings?
it is a special chemical inside the copper that removes bee stings
What is special about a bee?
A Bee stings and taste its nectar
Why baking powder is used to cure ant bites?
Bee, hornets and ant bites and stings are acidic, that's why the baking soda helps to neutralize it.
Why do onions cure bee stings?
Onions contain enzymes that break down proteins in bee venom, which can help reduce swelling and pain from a bee sting. Applying onion juice to a bee sting can also have a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. However, individual experiences may vary and it's always best to seek medical advice if a bee sting reaction is severe.
Can you give 3 examples of neutralisation in the home?
if you put vinegar on wasp stings it will help because wasp stings have alkali in it and vinegar is a weak acid but bee stings are different they are acidic so if you put toothpaste on it it will help (try not to get bee stings mixed up with wasp stings because it will hurt even more if you put toothpaste on wasp stings or vinegar on bee stings)
Can horses get bee stings?
Yes
