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No, the sting is smooth so can easily be withdrawn.
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Is a wasp sting acidic?
the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
What is Chemical nature of wasp stings?
acid
How does toothpaste cure bee and wasp stings?
Toothpaste reduces the pain and swelling of a bee sting (because toothpaste is a base and the bee sting is acidic) Toothpaste doesn't help wasp stings because wasp stings and toothpaste are alkali. (However vinegar works well on wasp stings because vinegar is acidic)
Why do use vinegar to treat wasp stings?
It is a fallacy that you can neutralise wasp venom with vinegar. It came from people believing wasp venom was alkaline: in fact it isn't, it is chemically pretty well neutral. Vinegar is known to have some soothing action for certain skin conditions, but I think with wasp stings a lot of it is a placebo effect.
What would be the best substance to rub on a wasp sting?
Recovring from wasp stings is simple. You have to put on vinegar.
Is a wasp sting acidic?
the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
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)
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.
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
How does toothpaste cure bee and wasp stings?
Toothpaste reduces the pain and swelling of a bee sting (because toothpaste is a base and the bee sting is acidic) Toothpaste doesn't help wasp stings because wasp stings and toothpaste are alkali. (However vinegar works well on wasp stings because vinegar is acidic)
Uses of gabi?
Used for internal hemorrhages and is a good antidote for wasp stings and insect stings.
Why do use vinegar to treat wasp stings?
It is a fallacy that you can neutralise wasp venom with vinegar. It came from people believing wasp venom was alkaline: in fact it isn't, it is chemically pretty well neutral. Vinegar is known to have some soothing action for certain skin conditions, but I think with wasp stings a lot of it is a placebo effect.
