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When wasps sting us they inject alkali in to our body. To take away the pain you should put on an acid to neutralise the alkali down to salt and water.
The opposite should be done for a bee sting.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBee stings can be serious to those who have an allergic reaction. If you are allergic to bee stings, then you should call an ambulance immediately for further instructions. But if you are not allergic, what you can do to treat the venom, is first wash the stung area. If you aren't near water, then you should have a first aid kit with alcohol swabs. After cleaning the area compress it with a cold washcloth or a cold pack/bag of ice to reduce swelling. Elevate the area, if you can, take a pain reliever, and to make the sting, sting less, make a mixture of baking soda and water and put it on the area. This is the best way you can treat a bee sting.
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∙ 9y agoI Have Heard To Put Tooth Paste On A Bee Sting And It Really works Also If You Get A Stinger Stuck In Your Body Put Copper On It And It Is Supposed To Take It Out. You can also (safely-ish) use a knife to take the stinger out-or consult with a doctor.
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∙ 12y agoAny alkali substance as a bee sting is full of a acidic venom, the alkali will counter act the acid and neutralise it.
Baking soda, urine, copper, etc.
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∙ 9y agoWhen you are stung by a wasp, you can put Aloe Vera gel on the sting. The gel is an herbal remedy that cools and soothes the heat of the sting.
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∙ 13y agoA bee sting is acidic so a mild base will neutralise the acid. Soap or bicarbonate of soda (baking powder) will suffice.
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∙ 12y agoAnything that is not an acid, like vinegar, because a wasp sting is an acid and makes it worse. So put on it an alkalis like and onion. Hope this helps!
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∙ 11y agoput vinegar on it then the pain relieves it is a true question so trust this question
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∙ 13y agoBaker's Venom Cleanser
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Are wasp stings acids or alkalis?
A wasp sting is an alkali, hence the fact you put vinegar (acid) onto it to stop it hurting. Bee stings however are acidic.
What is the name of the alkali that present in wasp sting?
yes wasp stings are alkali but bee stings are acidic
How is bee and wasp stings related to acid and alkalis?
A bee sting is acidic and a wasp sting is alkaline so that makes them have acid and alkali in them....!
Is a wasp sting alkali or acid?
wasp stings are alkali and can be soothed by vinegar.
Why is vinegar applied to wasp stings?
It is widely supposed that by neutralising the alkali nature of a wasp sting with an acid such as vinegar the pain will disappear. In fact this perfect neutralisation of a tiny amount of venom under the skin with an indeterminate amount of unknown concentration vinegar is very unlikely to be achieved. The application of vinegar is more likely to be a placebo than a genuine treatment or remedy and this is confirmed by numerous other recommended remedies. These include copper coins, papaya, meat tenderizer, grass as well as many other proposed substances. Vinegar on wasp stings, like bicarbonate of soda on bee stings, is something of an old wives tale.
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)
What would be the best substance to rub on a wasp sting?
Recovring from wasp stings is simple. You have to put on vinegar.
Are wasp stings acids or alkalis?
A wasp sting is an alkali, hence the fact you put vinegar (acid) onto it to stop it hurting. Bee stings however are acidic.
Is a wasp sting acidic?
the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
Are hornet stings more deadly than wasp stings?
Yes
How does a wasp protect itself from its enemies?
the wasp stings the enemies.
What kind of base is in wasp stings?
The main venom in wasp stings is formic acid.
What should you do if an ant stings you?
That is not an ant but a wingless wasp. Ouch!
How is the digger wasp harmful?
It f0331ng stings!
What is Chemical nature of wasp stings?
acid
What is in bee and wasp stings?
Formic acid.
How do you tell a queen wasp from a worker wasp?
You tell by if it stings you or not . If it does it is a Queen wasp , they only sting . Hope I helped
