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NO NO NO. Do not put chlorine on any open wound or abrasion. It is caustic and may make the sting WORSE. Try a slice of onion or a touch-me-not leaf, or any over the counter cream for insect stings.
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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.
Dirty bee sting?
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.
Is chlorine bad for a jellyfish sting?
I had jellyfish sting that was a week old and I went swimming and now the stinging is back and extremely bad itching as well. I would reccommend no chlorine on the jellyfish sting
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
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
Why is lime a good practice for wasp sting sand calamine lotion a good practice for bee stings?
A wasp sting and a bee sting have different properties and therefore need different treatments to neutralize the sting.
Is there an all-natural bee sting treatment?
Baking soda and water spread on the bee sting area is a good all-natural bee sting treatment. Ice on the affected area afterwards will assist in bringing down the inflammation.
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 do you treat a bumble bee sting?
you can put mud on the sting to sooth it and the mud is supposed to draw out the venome I am no expert on the mud treatment but a bumble bee sting requires similar treatment to that of a honey bee. There are some pretty good answers and videos covering that.
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
