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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.
What is the bee string treatment?
The best bee sting treatment would be to pull the stinger out, if there is one in the skin, and use Hydro-cortisone cream. If the burn persists, try applying some Calamine lotion.
What function performed by the skin would be important in keeping the damage to a minimum if the bee stings the student?
The damage that a bee sting can do can be kept to a minimum is to ice the affected area first. Elevate it if the sting is in the arm or leg. Apply calamine lotion or a solution of baking soda and water to keep the itchiness at bay.
what do people in your area put on the place where the bee has stung?
Apply calamine lotion. See related links for other suggestions.
What action should be taken for prevention for a bee sting?
we must stay still to prevent a bee sting.
How do you cure a bee or wasps sting?
To cure a bee or wasp sting, first remove the stinger by scraping it out with a blunt object. Clean the area with soap and water, then apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. You can also take an over-the-counter antihistamine or apply calamine lotion to help with itching.
How can wasp and bee stings be treated using everyday substances?
when ants and nettles (works also on bees) bite or sting you they release formic acid under your skin .This hurts your---------- body doesn't like to be injected with acid. bee stings are also acidic these can be treated by calamine lotion or bicarbonate soda solution which both cancel out the acid.Wasp stings are alkaline. you can treat it by putting vinegar on it.
Bee sting pH?
Bee venom has a pH of around 4.5 to 5.5. The acidity of bee venom can cause a burning sensation and inflammation at the sting site. It is important to remove the stinger quickly to minimize the amount of venom injected.
Bee stings are often treated with ammonium hydroxide why?
Bee stings are acidic so it should be treated with an alkali such as ammonium hydroxide or calamine that can neutralize the acid.
Can I purchase a bee sting treatment that will stop the itching?
Some stores sell an aloe based lotion that is said to help with bee stings. Natural remedies include mud, toothpaste or baking soda.
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.
